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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What distinguishes zebras from from giraffes?

• un-branching horns (in males)

• even number of toes

• fur

• carnivorous teeth

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A table of arachnid and insect characteristics is shown. Which characteristic could be used to distinguish between
arachnids and insects?

• Jointed legs
• Body segments
• Presence of eyes
• Presence of antennae

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Where is the alligator and T. rex's common ancestor?

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

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According to the cladogram, which organism is most distantly related to the chimpanzee?

• salmon

• salamander

• lizard

• hamster

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Which trait should go where A is on the cladogram?

• eyes

• feet

• lips

• hat

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Using the cladogram, which two organisms are more closely related Lizards and Newts OR Lamreys and Sharks

• Newts and Lizards

• Lampreys and Sharks

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Which organisms from this cladogram are more closely related lizard and salamander OR Lizard and Mouse?

• Lizard and Salamander

• Lizard and Mouse

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Which trait should go where C is on the cladogram?

• eyes

• feet

• lips

• hat

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Which trait(s) do conifers have?

• vascular tissue only

• vascular tissue and seeds

• vascular tissue, seeds and flowers

• seeds only