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Refer to the figure showing the hypothetical observed sequences from two related species and their common ancestor. Refer to the figure showing the hypothetical observed sequences from two related species and their common ancestor.   If we only had information from species 1 and species 2, how many substitutions could be inferred? If we only had information from species 1 and species 2, how many substitutions could be inferred?


Definitions:

Glossopteris

An extinct genus of seed fern that serves as evidence for the theory of continental drift and once thrived in the supercontinent Gondwana.

Archaeopteryx

An extinct genus of bird-like dinosaurs that is considered by many to be the earliest known bird, illustrating the transition between non-avian dinosaurs and birds.

Homologous Structures

Anatomical features in different species that share a common ancestral origin despite possibly serving different functions.

Comparative Anatomy

The study of similarities and differences in the anatomy of different species to understand their evolutionary relationships.

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