4b Cladogram Review Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which organism's DNA will differ the most from the bird?

• Rodents

• Raufinned fish

• Sharks

• Amphibians

Multiple Choice

What separates rodents and primates from crocodiles on this cladogram?

• Bony Skeleton

• Vertebrae

• Eggs with shells and hair

• Four Limbs

Multiple Choice

Which organism will have DNA most similar to the bird?

• Crocodiles
• Sharks

• Primates

• Rodents

Multiple Choice

Which location on the phylogenic tree identifies characteristics shared by species B,C,D,E,F

• Location 1

• Location 2

• Location 3

• Location 4

Multiple Choice

Which two orgainsms have hair? 

• Sharks & Ray Finned Fish

• Primates & Rodents

• Birds & Crocodiles

• Rabbits & Birds

Multiple Choice

According to this phylogenetic tree, which creature is the least related out of all pictured?

• Fish

• Frog

• Salamander

• Human

Multiple Choice

The diagram shows a cladogram of six species based on amino acid similarities. Which two species are MOST CLOSELY related.

• I and II

• II and IV

• I and V

• V and VI

Multiple Choice

According to the diagram, what is the common ancestor of ALL organisms on the phylogenetic tree?

• B

• C

• D

• E

Multiple Choice

Look at the characteristics for each organism. Which organism will be at the top of a cladogram and which organism will be at the bottom?

• Frog, Gibbon

• Gibbon, Salmon

• Lion, Salmon

• Salmon, Gibbon