Maximum Thrift is a method / philosophy that considers the shortest tree (in number of transformation steps) the best hypothesis about the phylogenetic relationship of a given set of terminals. Transformation step is the cost attributed to the change of character state in a given branch of the tree, be it the change from one nucleotide base to another, amino acids, or the color of an animal's iris. The fewer transformations, the shorter the tree, and therefore the more parsimonious. In this method, what programs do is to investigate as many alternative topologies as possible (or all if their array has less than 25 terminals; see more details below) given their character array. Each will be measured, and the shorter (optimal) trees will be retained as the most parsimonious result.
Explanation:
Gravitational potential energy is the energy of body due to its position in the gravitational field.
Whereas chemical potential energy is the energy within the chemical bonds of a substance.
For example, when we eat an apple then we get energy in our body so, it is the chemical potential energy stored in the apple.
Items sorted on the bases of gravitational potential energy and chemical potential energy are as follows.
Gravitational potential energy:
- a ball thrown up in the air.
- a stone rolling downhill.
- water stored in an overhead tank.
Chemical potential energy:
- liquid petroleum gasoline used in cars.
- firecrackers that people set off.
Answer:
Looking at tibetan highlanders who thrive at high altitudes- normally that would make us sick- they have adapted, 60% oxygen- could pose huge health issue (live with 10% less oxygen in blood than us)
Explanation:
Evolutionary adaptations- involve a change in the genetic makeup to help individuals survive in environment. Tibetans have adaptations to let them function at high altitudes
