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Understanding Biological Evolution through Fossil Records, DNA Sequencing, and Phylogenetic Trees
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Understanding Biological Evolution through Fossil Records, DNA Sequencing, and Phylogenetic Trees

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What is a phylogenetic tree?

  • A model that shows the geographical distribution of species over time
  • A diagram that illustrates the ecological interactions between various organisms
  • A representation of the evolutionary relationships in the line of descent from a common ancestor (correct)
  • A structure that defines the relationships between different organisms based on their appearance
  • Which of the following is true about viruses?

  • They can replicate outside a host organism
  • They consist of genetic material protected by a capsid and an envelope (correct)
  • They have a single type of genetic material, either DNA or RNA
  • They are considered living organisms with a well-defined cellular structure
  • Why are viruses not considered living organisms?

  • Because they have a defined ecological niche in the environment
  • Because they lack the ability to replicate on their own (correct)
  • Because they have a well-defined cellular structure
  • Because they are incapable of causing infectious diseases
  • What is the 'Viral Fossil Record' mentioned in the passage?

    <p>An inference and tracing back of the history of viral evolution using current genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecule are viruses unable to synthesize?

    <p>ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the human genome is estimated to comprise retroviral DNA segments?

    <p>8%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can studying viral infections in modern genomes help identify prior selection of advantageous antiviral genes?

    <p>By examining how these infections led to new defense mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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