Question

A cladogram between four organisms is drawn based on similarity of rRNA. Which is most closely...

A cladogram between four organisms is drawn based on similarity of rRNA. Which is most closely related?

P. aeruginosa - M. pneumoniae (52%); P. aeruginosa - C. botulinum (52%); P. aeruginosa - E. coli (79%); M. pneumoniae - C. botulinum (65%); M. pneumoniae - E. coli (52%); E. coli - C. botulinum (52%)

a

M. pneumoniae - C. botulinum
b

E. coli - C. botulinum
c

P. aeruginosa - E. coli
d

P. aeruginosa - M. pneumoniae
e

P. aeruginosa - C. botulinum
Science   Biology   
0 0
Add a commentTranscribed image text
Next >

Homework Answers

Answer #1

The determination of similarity on the basis of ribosomal RNA is being used to make phylogenetic relationships between the organisms. 16s rRNA similarity is one of its types. On its bases, when there is a greater percentage of similarity on the basis of rRNA, the organisms are considered to be closely related. Among the results given on the basis of rRNA similarity, P. aeruginosa and E. coli tend to have the highest similarity about 79%, which means they are the most closely related of them all.

Hence, the correct option is (c)

About the incorrect options-

All of the rest have less similarity of rRNA than the one mentioned in explanation. So, they are not closely related.

Hope it helps, Good luck !!!!

PLEASE DO PRESS LIKE :)

0 0
Know the answer?
Your Answer:

Post as a guest

Your Name:

What's your source?

Earn Coins

Coins can be redeemed for fabulous gifts.

Log In

Sign Up

Not the answer you're looking for?
Ask your own homework help question
Similar Questions
Competition for light, nutrients and space is most severe between (a) closely related organism growing in...
Competition for light, nutrients and space is most severe between (a) closely related organism growing in different niches (b) closely related organisms growing in the same area/niche (c) distantly related organisms growing in the same habitat (d) distantly related organisms growing in different niches. (1988)
Photosynthetic eukaryotes have genes for rRNA in their nuclei, mitochondria, and chloroplasts. Based on what you...
Photosynthetic eukaryotes have genes for rRNA in their nuclei, mitochondria, and chloroplasts. Based on what you know about the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts, which of the statements below would best describe the evolutionary relationship between the rRNA genes found in these three organelles? a. Mitochondrial, chloroplast, and nuclear rRNA are all derived from distant relatives. b. There is no reason to assume that any of the three rRNA genes are similar to closely or distantly related relatives. c. Mitochondrial...
which of the following are the most closely related in terms of evolutionary relationship? a. algae...
which of the following are the most closely related in terms of evolutionary relationship? a. algae and e.coli b. e.coli and archaea c. yeast and e.coli d. algae and yeast e. algae and archaea
The failure of monosomic individuals to survive is most closely connected with which of the following...
The failure of monosomic individuals to survive is most closely connected with which of the following terms? a. gene duplication b. gene redundancy c. X-inactivation d. inversion e. haploinsufficiency
The following quotes are most closely related to which financial concept? “Never look back unless you...
The following quotes are most closely related to which financial concept? “Never look back unless you are planning to go that way.”     -Henry David Thoreau “Start wide, expand further, and never look back.”     -Arnold Schwarzenegger “Don't look back unless it's a good view.”     -Tupac Shakur Multiple choice question please select only one answer:   a. Competition b. Sunk Costs c. Separation of the investment and financing decisions d. Diversification. e. Opportunity costs.
1.) Most sexually reproducing organisms are devided into species based on whether or not they have...
1.) Most sexually reproducing organisms are devided into species based on whether or not they have the potential to interbreed and produce fertile offspring. This criterion doesn't work for asexually reproducing organisms such as bacteria. By what criteria, then, are bacteria classified into species? a) morphology (eg. cell shape) b) the ability to carry out certain biochemical reactions c) cellular structures (e.g. production of a capsule) d) a & b e) a, b, & c 2.) You are measuring growth...
Use the following response which id most closely related Skeletal muscle requires ____ for contraction Smooth...
Use the following response which id most closely related Skeletal muscle requires ____ for contraction Smooth muscle requires ____ for contraction Cardiac muscle requires ____ for contraction All muscle require ___ for relaxation Neurons require____ for exocytosis of transmitters Neurons stimulate this ___ event in all innervated muscle A. Calcium must bind to calmodulin B. Calcium must bind to troponin C. A calcium dependent protein kinase must be activated D. Calcium must be actively transported into the sarcoplasmic reticulum E....
4. Suppose a scientist’s swan-necked flasks containing boiled broth became cloudy twenty-four hours after boiling. Which...
4. Suppose a scientist’s swan-necked flasks containing boiled broth became cloudy twenty-four hours after boiling. Which of these options is the most likely explanation for the turbidity? a. Spontaneous generation. b. Contaminating acidophiles survived this extreme condition. c. Extremophilic organisms like Listeria monocytogenes were present prior to boiling. d. Organisms of the Bacillus genus were present prior to boiling. e. Solid material in the broth dissolved during boiling.
1. Your family and friends ask you, “Is E. coli a pathogen?” What would you answer?...
1. Your family and friends ask you, “Is E. coli a pathogen?” What would you answer? which of the following sentences is not correct a. Some E. coli grow normally in the human intestine, producing vitamins, such as vitamin K b. E. coli, like other microbes can live symbiotically in our gut c. Other strains, such as E. coli O157:H7, cause serious illness. d. Location, location, location. If it stays where it should be no strain of E. coli is...
The most common measure of __________ is the spread between the number of shares which advance...
The most common measure of __________ is the spread between the number of shares which advance in price and the number of shares which decline in price. A. market breadth B. market volume C. odd-lot trading D. short interest The market capitalization rate on the stock of Aberdeen Wholesale Company is 10%. Its expected ROE is 12% and its expected EPS is €5.00. If the firm's plowback ratio is 60%, its P/E ratio will be _________. A. 7.14 B. 14.29...
ADVERTISEMENT
Need Online Homework Help?

Get Answers For Free
Most questions answered within 1 hours.

Ask a Question
ADVERTISEMENT