8. Genomic Sequencing - Phylogenetics and Molecular Clocks Flashcards
1
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What is phylogenetics?
A
The study of evolutionary relatedness
2
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What can sequence divergence be used to estimate?
A
Time since lineages diverged
3
Q
What does sequence comparison provide evidence for?
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Three domains (bacteria, archae, eukaryotes)
4
Q
What is sequence data used alongside?
A
fossil evidence
5
Q
What are the 8 main events in the evolution of life?
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- origin of cells 2. last universal ancestor 3. photosynthesis 4. eukaryotes 5. multicellularity 6. animals 7. land plants 8. vertebrates