On a Phylogenetic Tree, Two Clades That Emerge from the Same

question 85

Multiple Choice

On a phylogenetic tree, two clades that emerge from the same node are called ____ because they are each other's closest relatives.

• A) sister clades
• B) ancestral clades
• C) phyla
• D) families
• E) cousins

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Definitions:

Fabs

fabs is a mathematical function in C that computes the absolute value of a floating-point number.

Common Logarithm

A logarithm with base 10, often used in scientific calculations.

Log10

Log10 refers to the logarithmic function with base 10, used to determine the power to which the base must be raised to obtain a given number.

Natural Logarithm

The logarithm to the base e, where e is an irrational constant approximately equal to 2.718.