Phylogenetic Trees

Which term is defined as: a branching diagram showing relationships between organisms that are connected by a common ancestor

• Fossil Records

• Descent Graph

• Cladograms

• Phylogenetic Tree

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which term is defined as: a specific type of tree that includes traits of species on the tree

• Fossil Records

• Descent Graph

• Cladograms

• Phylogenetic Tree

Which of the following is a phylogenetic tree? (choose all that apply)

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Which number represents the common ancestor of all species on the tree?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

Which number(s) do species C and D have in common?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which number(s) do species B and D have in common?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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NGSS.HS-LS2-2

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

• Fish

• Frog

• Salamander

• Human

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Who is the closest relative to the brown bear?

• Giant panda

• Dog

• Lesser panda

• Sun bear

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

An inheritable characteristic that gives a survival advantage to the organism

• speciation
• adaption
• rapid speciation
• derived character

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Which trait (adaptation) was developed most recently?

• tetrapod limbs

• feathers

• amnion

• They developed at the same time

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-LS4-4