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schs14

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on: Jul 10, 2018
A statistically well-supported phylogenic tree __________.
 
  a. is a precise reconstruction of evolutionary events
  b. is never subject to different interpretations
  c. should incorporate the fewest number of evolutionary steps or events
  d. does not require nodes to have a high degree of statistical certainty

Question 2

The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) protein must be typed prior to organ transplantation because failure to match phenotype can result in the ____________.
 
  a. host's white blood cells attacking the donor organ
  b. host's red blood cells attacking the donor organ
  c. host's white blood cells becoming infected
  d. host's red blood cells becoming infected


paavo

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: c

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: a


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