Why and How Is the Small Subunit Ribosomal RNA (SSU

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Essay

Why and how is the small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU 16S rRNA) used to determine molecular phylogeny?

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Definitions:

Medicine Wheel

The Medicine Wheel is a symbol used by various Indigenous peoples of North America, embodying aspects of healing, spiritual guidance, and the interconnectedness of all life, often represented in a circular form with specific colors and directions.

Indigenous Traditions

The customs, practices, and cultures originated and perpetuated by indigenous peoples, closely tied to their history, spirituality, and community identity.

Residential Schools

Institutions that were part of a policy to assimilate Indigenous children into Western culture by removing them from their families and forbidding them to acknowledge their heritage, leading to significant cultural and personal damage.

Intergenerational Impact

The effects that actions, policies, or situations have across different generations within families or communities.