What Is Needed to Estimate Species Relatedness with a Molecular

question 41

Multiple Choice

What is needed to estimate species relatedness with a molecular clock?

• A) the known mutation rate of a gene
• B) the original DNA sequence for the gene without mutations
• C) the number of differences in DNA sequences for a gene in two species
• D) the same gene identified in two species
• E) All answers are correct.

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Payroll Taxes

Taxes imposed on employers and employees based on the wages and salaries of employees, used to finance social security and Medicare programs.

State Unemployment Contributions

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Percentage Method

A way of calculating withholding taxes on an employee's pay by using percentages defined by tax tables based on the employee's earnings and filing status.

Federal Withholding

The process by which an employer deducts a portion of an employee's income and pays it directly to the government as an advance payment of the employee's tax liability.