The Following Questions Refer to the Phylogenetic Tree in Figure

question 29

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the phylogenetic tree in Figure 20.3, depicting the origins of life and of the three domains. Horizontal lines indicate instances of gene or genome transfer.
Figure 20.3
A possible phylogenetic tree for the three domains of life.
-Which portion of Figure 20.3 may ultimately be better depicted as a "ring"?

• A) the bacterial lineage
• B) the archaean lineage
• C) the eukaryotic lineage
• D) the trunk of the tree
• E) the part corresponding to the first living cell on Earth

Solve problems involving proportions in various contexts, including geometry and real-life scenarios.

Understand and apply the concept of similar figures and proportions to find unknown lengths.

Calculate the fuel usage based on given rates and times.

Determine the financial impact of sales, including calculating discounts and markup rates.

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