Refer to the Figure Showing the Hypothetical Observed Sequences from Two

question 232

Short Answer

Refer to the figure showing the hypothetical observed sequences from two related species and their common ancestor. How many substitutions could be inferred from the sequence information given for species 1, species 2, and the common ancestor?

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Definitions:

Bias

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Anchoring And Adjustment

A cognitive bias in which an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (anchor) to make subsequent judgments or decisions.

Availability

The state of being readily obtainable or accessible when needed or desired.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives onto someone else.