Whole genome phylogenetic analysis most of the evolutionary relationships between microorganisms are inferred by comparison of single genes – usually
{"Image DocumentName": "Whole genome phylogenetic analysis", "Image ImageDescription": "most of the evolutionary relationships between microorganisms are inferred by comparison of single genes \u2013 usually 16s rRNA genes. although extremely effective, single gene phylogenetic trees only provide limited information which can make determining broad relationships between major groups difficult. phylogenetic relationships can be determined by whole genome comparisons of the observed absence or presence of protein encoding gene families. in effect this is similar to using the distribution of morphological characteristics to determine phylogeny \u2013 without the problem of convergent evolution. trees produced using this method are similar to 16s rRNA trees, however, as more genome sequences become available more detailed conclusions can be drawn using this method.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}