A Phylogenetic Tree Constructed Using Sequence Differences in Mitochondrial DNA

question 8

Multiple Choice

A phylogenetic tree constructed using sequence differences in mitochondrial DNA would be most valid for discerning the evolutionary relatedness of ________.

• A) archaeans and bacteria
• B) fungi and animals
• C) chimpanzees and humans
• D) sharks and dolphins

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Definitions:

Organizes

The act of arranging or structuring elements in a systematic way for efficiency and functionality.

Retrieves

The process of getting back information or objects that were stored or kept away.

Alters

Alternate identities or personalities within an individual, often associated with dissociative identity disorder (DID), where a person's identity is fragmented into two or more distinct states.

Retention

The ability to hold, preserve, and recall information or experiences over time.