Which of the Following Statements Concerning Phylogenetic Trees for a Given

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning phylogenetic trees for a given group of taxa is FALSE?

• A) Each unrooted tree corresponds to numerous rooted trees.
• B) An unrooted tree with k species has 2k-3 branches.
• C) An unrooted tree with k species has 2k-3 times as many rooted trees as unrooted trees.
• D) There is only one rooted tree for every unrooted tree.

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Definitions:

Pierre Bourdieu

A French sociologist and philosopher known for his concepts of habitus, cultural capital, and social capital which explain the dynamics of power and inequality in society.

Cultural Capital

Non-financial social assets that promote social mobility, including education, intellect, style of speech, dress, or physical appearance.

Social Reproduction

The process by which societies and social groups maintain continuity over time through mechanisms that preserve values, norms, and social structures.

Postmodernist

An approach that critiques modernist views of society, emphasizing the subjective nature of reality and the role of culture, power, and identity.