What Do Systematists Compare in the Maximum Likelihood Method

question 45

Multiple Choice

What do systematists compare in the maximum likelihood method?

• A) specific trees, with alternative models about the rates of evolutionary change in different regions of DNA
• B) alternative trees, with specific models about the rates of evolutionary change in different regions of RNA
• C) alternative trees, with specific models about the rates of evolutionary change in different regions of DNA
• D) alternative trees, with specific models about the rates of evolutionary change in different regions of proteins

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Definitions:

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for the transport of blood, nutrients, waste products, and other substances, consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood.

Algae

A diverse group of photosynthetic organisms, mostly aquatic, that include seaweeds and many single-celled forms, contributing significantly to oxygen production and biogeochemical cycles.

Evolutionary History

The branch of biology that studies the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time.

Major Events

Significant occurrences or happenings, especially those that mark a particular period or are of historical importance.