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Evolution
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Author: Douglas Futuyma, Mark Kirkpatrick
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Chapter 2, Problem 5PDT
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To explain: The possible reasons for two different genes to imply different phylogenetic relationships among a group of species.

Introduction: Inheritance is the basis of evolution. The study of the evolution of descendants from common ancestors is called phylogeny. The diagrammatic representation of phylogeny of an organism is termed as a polygenetic tree.

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To explain: The gene that accurately portrays the true history of the formation of these species.

Introduction: Inheritance is the basis of evolution. The study of the evolution of descendants from common ancestors is called phylogeny. Two different genes can imply different phylogenetic relationships among a group of species.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether it is possible for both phylogenetic trees to be accurate even if there has been only one history of species divergence.

Introduction: Inheritance is the basis of evolution. The study of the evolution of descendants from common ancestors is called phylogeny. Two different genes can imply different phylogenetic relationships among a group of species.

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