Practice Phylogenetic Analysis - 2.1.3 | Module 9: Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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2.1.3 - Phylogenetic Analysis

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What does phylogenetic analysis study?

💡 Hint: Think about how relationships are defined in biology.

Question 2

Easy

What percentage of DNA-DNA hybridization typically indicates organisms belong to the same species?

💡 Hint: Consider the percentage threshold for classification.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the primary method used to analyze evolutionary relationships among microorganisms?

  • DNA-DNA Hybridization
  • Phenotypic Characteristics
  • 16S rRNA Gene Sequencing

💡 Hint: Think about which method studies genetic sequences.

Question 2

True or False: Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI) indicates the evolutionary distance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how similarity and distance are defined.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Develop a hypothetical experiment utilizing DNA-DNA hybridization and 16S rRNA analysis to classify a newly discovered bacterium.

💡 Hint: Consider the steps of isolation, comparison and results interpretation.

Question 2

Explain how Average Nucleotide Identity might change the classification of a microbial genus.

💡 Hint: Think about how genetic comparisons can lead to new conclusions.

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