Phylogenetic

Which of the following traits do the salamander and the lizard share?

• Jaws only

• Jaws and Lungs

• Claws or nails

• Jaws, Lungs, and Claws or nails

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The phylogenetic tree was constructed using derived traits of organisms A, B, C, D, and E. Based on the tree, which two organisms share the most derived traits?

• C and D because they share one common branch.

• C and D because they are closest to the end of the tree next to each other.

• A and B because they share the most branch points.

• A and B because they are the pair closest to the center.

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What is the common ancestor of Letters C and E?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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What is the purpose of a phylogenetic tree?

• To measure DNA similarity

• To create new species

• To stop evolution

• To illustrate evolutionary relationships among species

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What is a molecular clock?

• A technique that uses a mutation rate to deduce when two or more lifeforms diverged

• A device to measure time

• A type of genetic mutation

• A method to measure DNA similarity

What is phylogeny?

• A process where species become extinct

• The evolutionary history of a kind of organism

• A method to measure DNA similarity

• A type of genetic mutation

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What is the aim of studying evolutionary phylogenetic relationships?

• To understand the concept of evolution and identify mass extinction events

• To measure DNA similarity

• To create new species

• To stop evolution

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What is a clade?

• A group of organisms that includes an ancestor and all its descendants

• A process where species become extinct

• A type of genetic mutation

• A method to measure DNA similarity

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According to the diagram, what is the common ancestor of ALL organisms on the phylogenetic tree?

• B

• C

• D

• E

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

• Amphibians

• Sharks

• Ray Finned Fish

• Crocodiles

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