Intro To Cladistics Flashcards
1
Q
What are some examples of molecules which are ubiquitously found in many animals
A
haemoglobin and cytochrome c
2
Q
What is a molecular clock?
A
Some genes or protein sequences may accumulate mutations at a relatively constant rate
3
Q
What does convergent evolution mean?
A
similar structures with no common ancestor
4
Q
What are analogous structures?
A
Due to common selection pressures
