Calibration of Phylogenic Trees with Respect to Time Since Divergence

question 61

Multiple Choice

Calibration of phylogenic trees with respect to time since divergence is based on:

• A) fossil and/or geological records
• B) the frequency of mutations
• C) the number of nodes and branches
• D) whether the tree is rooted or unrooted
• E) "housekeeping" genes

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