A Molecular Clock Is Best Defined As

question 11

Multiple Choice

A molecular clock is best defined as:

• A) the information contained in DNA or protein sequences that shows changes over time
• B) genes that under selective pressure show a higher rate in mutation frequencies
• C) organisms in favorable environments that have greater offspring potential
• D) the time between Earth's creation and the beginnings of life in an RNA world
• E) a monophyletic group of organisms that replicate in synchrony

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Definitions:

Exponential Smoothing

A forecasting technique for single-variable data that uses exponentially diminishing weights for previous observations.

Time Series

A sequence of numerical data points in successive order, usually occurring in uniform intervals over time.

Moving Averages

A statistical technique used to analyze time series data by calculating averages of different subsets of the complete dataset to identify trends.

Time Series

A series of data points, usually made up of consecutive observations recorded during a period of time.