018-2015

MO640 - Multiple-choice question

Regarding phylogeny reconstruction, which alternative is correct:

a) - The Big Phylogeny Problem is an easy problem that is usually solved with fast algorithms
b) - The Small Phylogeny Problem has the goal of finding a phylogeny that represents the  minimum amount of evolution
c) - The loss or gain of a specific character can happen just once in evolution
d) - There are two ways to root a tree: by using an outgroup or by assuming a molecular clock
e) - None of the above

Original idea by: Guilherme de Mello Barsoti