Cladograms/ Phylogenetic Trees

According to this cladogram, primates are most closely related to -

• Amphibians
• Rodents and rabbits
• Crocodiles
• Birds

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which trait do only humans have, according to the cladogram?

• jaws
• mammary glands & hair
• terrestrial during all life stages
• opposable thumbs

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

You look at two species and see very similar amino acid sequences. What does this likely tell you?

• These are the same animal.
• These animals have a common ancestor.
• These animals are not likely related.
• These animals are likely becoming one species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

All the animals to the right of the hagfish would have the common characteristic of -

• Fur
• Claws or nails
• Lungs
• Jaws

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which is the newest trait?

• Amniotic egg

• Walking legs

• Jaws

• Hair

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to this cladogram, sharks are MOST closely related to which organism?

• Amphibians

• Ray finned fish

• Crocodiles

• Birds

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What characteristic distinguishes amphibians from birds and reptiles?

• Amniotic egg

• Egg shells

• Vertebrae

• Hair/fur

What distinguishes zebras from from giraffes?

• un-branching horns (in males)

• even number of toes

• fur

• carnivorous teeth

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The two extant species that are closely related to each other are __.

• A and B
• B and C
• C and D
• D and E

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A common ancestor for both A and E could be at position __.

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2