The Evolutionary Relationships in This Figure Were Determined by

question 17

Multiple Choice

The evolutionary relationships in this figure were determined by

• A) using fossil records of bacteria.
• B) sequencing and comparing ribosomal RNA.
• C) comparing phenotypic differences between cells.
• D) determining which bacteria are able to interbreed.

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Definitions:

Empiricism

A philosophical approach that emphasizes the role of experience and evidence from the senses in the formation of knowledge.

Demonstrable Fact

Information that can be proven with evidence.

Qualitative Research

A research method focused on understanding phenomena from a human perspective, often involving collecting and analyzing non-numerical data such as text, images, or videos.

Contestable

A characteristic of theories, arguments, or propositions that they can be debated or challenged due to the presence of alternative viewpoints.