Mutations in a Cell Can Occur in the Absence of Selective

question 61

True/False

Mutations in a cell can occur in the absence of selective pressure.

Recognize the principles of constructing and interpreting phylogenetic trees.

Utilize the principle of parsimony in determining evolutionary relationships.

Differentiate between homoplastic, homologous, and synapomorphic traits.

Apply knowledge of molecular clocks in estimating divergence times.

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