Cladograms Quick Check

Cladograms Quick Check

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Biology

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a cladogram?

Back

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

Front

What does a common ancestor represent in a cladogram?

Back

A common ancestor in a cladogram represents a species from which two or more descendant species evolved.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you identify the most recent common ancestor of two species on a cladogram?

Back

The most recent common ancestor of two species is found at the branch point (node) that is closest to the two species in the cladogram.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the significance of branch points in a cladogram?

Back

Branch points (nodes) in a cladogram indicate where a lineage split into two or more lineages, representing common ancestors.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean if two species share a common ancestor?

Back

If two species share a common ancestor, it means they have evolved from the same species at some point in their evolutionary history.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a descendant and an ancestor in a cladogram?

Back

An ancestor is a species from which another species has evolved, while a descendant is a species that has evolved from an ancestor.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you determine which species is NOT a descendant in a cladogram?

Back

A species that is not a descendant will be located on a separate branch that does not connect to the branch of the species in question.

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