Phylogenetic Trees Quiz

What is the primary purpose of phylogenetic trees in biology?

• To show the life expectancy of different species

• To depict the evolutionary relationships among various species

• To illustrate the geographical distribution of species

• To demonstrate different species' dietary habits

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On what basis is the relatedness of different taxa determined in phylogenetic trees?

• By their size

• By their color variations

• By physical and genetic characteristics

• By their population numbers

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How can new evidence or better data affect phylogenetic trees?

• It has no effect on phylogenetic trees

• It can lead to changes in the structure of phylogenetic trees

• It can decrease the accuracy of phylogenetic trees

• It can make phylogenetic trees smaller

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What term is also used to refer to phylogenetic trees?

• Evolutionary maps

• Cladograms

• Gene maps

• Trait charts

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Based on the image, how are different methods of drawing phylogenetic trees similar?

• They use the same colors

• They represent the same evolutionary information

• They are all drawn vertically

• They categorize species by size

What is the purpose of using derived traits in the study of phylogenetic trees?

• To determine the age of fossils

• To establish evolutionary relationships

• To classify species based on size

• To study the habitat preferences of species

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To understand how closely related species are in a phylogenetic tree, what must be compared?

• Their physical characteristics

• The length of the branches

• The time since their last common ancestor

• Their color variations

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According to this cladogram, birds are LEAST related to - (a)  

• Amphibians
• Sharks
• Ray Finned Fish
• Crocodiles

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Which numbered location on the phylogenetic tree identifies characteristics shared by Species B, C, and D?

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

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