Trees of Life That Illustrate the Phylogenetic Relationships of All

question 47

Multiple Choice

Trees of life that illustrate the phylogenetic relationships of all organisms were traditionally based on ______; newer methods for determining phylogeny rely on ______.

• A)morphology; virology
• B)nucleic acid sequences; morphology
• C)morphology; nucleic acid sequences
• D)nucleic acid sequences; microbiomes
• E)morphology; nutritional requirements

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Definitions:

Frugal Heuristics

Cognitive shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making.

Effective Decision Making

The process of making choices by identifying a decision, gathering information, and assessing alternative resolutions to achieve a goal.

Thoughtful Deliberation

A process of carefully considering and reflecting on various options or aspects of a situation before making a decision.

Alternatives

Alternatives refer to other options or choices available in a given situation.