The Laws of Chance Tell Us That Two Random Sequences

question 43

True/False

The laws of chance tell us that two random sequences from species that have no ancestry in common will match at about one in every four sites.

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Definitions:

Smokestack Scrubbers

Pollution control devices that remove or neutralize harmful components from industrial exhaust gases before they are released into the atmosphere.

Harmful Chemicals

Substances that can cause damage to living organisms or the environment through exposure, inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact.

Fiedler's Contingency Model

A theory that proposes the effectiveness of a leader is dependent on the situational contex—the match between the leader's style of leadership and the degree to which the situation gives the leader control.

Leadership Style

A categorization of the way a leader guides, motivates, and manages a team or organization.