If You Could Protect from Extinction Only the Lineages Derived

question 24

Multiple Choice

If you could protect from extinction only the lineages derived from two of the nodes in the figure above,which pair would you save to yield the greatest phylogenetic diversity?

• A)Nodes E and F
• B)Nodes D and E
• C)Nodes C and D
• D)All of the above choices are equivalent.

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Definitions:

Maturity Value

The total amount that will be paid to an investor at the maturity date of a debt instrument, including principal and any accrued interest.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, represented as a percentage of the total amount loaned, or the income earned on deposited funds.

Bank Discount

What the bank charges to hold a note until maturity (Maturity Value – Proceeds).

Discount Period

The window of time during which a payment can be made at a reduced rate.