Cladogram Jennifer Chesnut

Of "A", "F", and "E", which is the oldest?

• A

• F

• E

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Where would you put the new species "H"?

• line off of line "G"

• line off of line "A"

• make a whole new line between "A" and "F"

• line off of line "D"

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which statement concerning the evolution of species A, B, C, D and E is supported by the diagram?

• Species B and C can be found in today's environments.

• Species A and D evolved from E.

• Species A and C can still interbreed.

• Species A, B, and E all evolved from a common ancestor and are all successful today.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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Which of the following conclusions about bears is BEST supported by the cladogram?

• Modern bears evolved from species that are now extinct.

• The short faced bear was the ancestor of the Asiatic black bear.

• Present day bear species are more closely related than their ancestors were.

• Natural selection favored brown bears over American black bears.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the most recent common ancestor of species G and H?

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

This diagram shows a cladogram of six species based on amino acid similarities. Which two species are most closely related?

• I and II

• II and IV

• I and V

• V and VI

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following statements is BEST supported by the cladogram?

• The Utah prairie dog was the ancestor of the Gunnison's prairie dog.

• The white-tailed prairie dog evolved from the black-tailed prairied dog.

• The Mexican prairie dog and the Utah prairie dog share a common ancestor.

• The white tailed prairie dog is the closest relative of the white tailed prairie dog.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which two species are most closely related?

• H and B

• F and J

• F and H

• B and C

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

Which two species are most different?

• H and B

• F and J

• F and H

• B and J

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A “family tree” made by scientists to show relationships of ancestry and similar traits between organisms.

• Cladogram

• Scientific Family Tree

• Pedigree

• DNA Test

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