Classification Cladogram

What Level of Classification is missing from the PURPLE section?

• Class

• Order

• Family

• Genus

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Using the cladogram below, which animals DON'T have lungs?

• Hagfish and Perch

• Salamander and Lizard

• Mouse and Chimp

• Pigeon

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What do scientists use to refer to organisms because common names can create confusion?

• Scientific Names

• Latin Kingdoms

• Nicknames

• First Name

(Taxonomy) Which level is the most specific?

• Domain

• Family

• Species

• Genus

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

• salmon

• salamander

• lizard

• hamster

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to the diagram, what was the last common ancestor of organisms 1 and 5?

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which letter represents the most recent common ancestor of sponges and mushrooms?

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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

• B

• C

• D

• E

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is a cladogram used for in biological classification?

• To show evolutionary relationships

• To measure genetic differences

• To identify physical traits

• To classify chemical compounds

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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Which of the following best describes a cladogram?

• A diagram showing the physical features of organisms

• A chart that lists all known species

• A branching diagram showing evolutionary relationships

• A table of genetic sequences

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2