Evolutionary Trees Provide Relative Scales of Divergence

question 4

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary trees provide relative scales of divergence. How can these be reconciled with real times?

• A) by comparing the amount of sequence divergence
• B) by comparing proteins from convergent evolution
• C) by comparing proteins from both convergent and divergent evolution
• D) by using fossil records when possible
• E) None of the answers is correct.

Identify events and outcomes within the context of probability.

Understand and apply the addition rule of probability.

Recognize examples of probability in everyday situations.

Understand the importance of probability in hypothesis testing.

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