Which of the Following Types of Groups Can Be Removed

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of groups can be removed by a single "cut" to a phylogenetic tree without the removal of any other species outside the group?

• A) Monophyletic only
• B) Polyphyletic only
• C) Paraphyletic only
• D) Paraphyletic and polyphyletic
• E) Monophyletic and polyphyletic

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Definitions:

Weighted Average

A calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set, often used in calculating the cost of inventory or the average cost of capital.

Unit Cost

The cost incurred to produce, purchase, or acquire a single unit of a product or service.

FIFO Costing

An inventory valuation method where the costs of the earliest goods purchased are the first to be recognized in determining cost of goods sold.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold (COGS), indicating the profitability of a company's core business activities.