According to the Principle of Maximum Parsimony

question 44

Multiple Choice

According to the principle of maximum parsimony,

• A) phylogenies based in DNA require the most base changes.
• B) the preferred tree is the one that minimizes the amount of evolutionary change.
• C) in the case of trees based on morphology, a parsimonious tree requires the most changes.
• D) a large number of trees should be examined.

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Definitions:

Human Capital

The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value to an organization or country.

Compensating Differentials

Wage differences among jobs that reflect the desirability of the job or the cost associated with undesirable job attributes.

Monetary Compensation

The financial payment given to an employee for their services or to an individual as a settlement.

Human Capital Theory

An economic perspective that views individuals' skills, knowledge, and experience as productive assets that can improve their earnings and contribute to a country's economic growth.