Which of These Should Have Had Gene Sequences Most Similar

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of these should have had gene sequences most similar to the charophyte that was the common ancestor of the land plants?

• A)early angiosperms
• B)early bryophytes
• C)early gymnosperms
• D)early lycophytes
• E)early pterophytes

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Intuitive Method

An approach based on using instinctive feelings rather than conscious reasoning to solve problems or make decisions.

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Stepping-Stone Method

A mathematical approach used in linear programming to find the optimal solution for transportation problems by moving sequentially from one feasible solution to another.

Transportation Problem

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