PHYLOGENETIC TREES

Based on this phylogenetic tree, which statement is true?

• Lesser pandas are more genetically similar to giant pandas than they are to raccoons

• Brown bears are more genetically similar to giant pandas than they are to sun bears

• Lesser pandas are more genetically similar to raccoons than they are to giant pandas

• The bear species are all more genetically similar to dogs than they are to giant pandas

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Who is the closest relative to the brown bear?

• Giant panda

• Dog

• Lesser panda

• Sun bear

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Which is the most recent common ancestor for the giant panda and the raccoon?

• A

• B

• C

• None of these are correct

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

• Amphibians

• Ray finned fish

• Crocodiles

• Birds

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What number is the common ancestor of C and D

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What is the common ancestor of Letters A, B, C, D, E?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Which group of animals on this tree are most closely related to birds?

• Saurischian dinosaurs

• Ornithischian dinosaurs

• Crocodiles

• None of these are related to birds

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According to this image, which two domains of life are most related?

• Bacteria & Archaea

• Archaea & Eukarya

• Eukarya & Bacteria

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