Cladograms
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Biology
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9th - 12th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a cladogram?
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A cladogram is a diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What does a node represent in a cladogram?
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A node represents a common ancestor from which two or more descendant species diverged.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of the length of branches in a cladogram?
Back
The length of branches can indicate the amount of evolutionary change or the time elapsed since the divergence of species.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a common ancestor?
Back
A common ancestor is an ancestral species from which two or more species have evolved.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you determine which species are more closely related on a cladogram?
Back
Species that share a more recent common ancestor are considered more closely related.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What trait is represented at point A in a cladogram?
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The trait represented at point A is typically a characteristic that is shared by the species that branch off from that point.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the purpose of a cladogram in biology?
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The purpose of a cladogram is to illustrate the evolutionary relationships and lineage of species.
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