Phylogenetic Trees and Cladograms

How would these structures be classified?

• homologous

• vestigial

• analogous

• molecular

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to: 

• Species I

• Species II

• Species III

• Species IV

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What distinguishes zebras from from giraffes?

• un-branching horns (in males)

• even number of toes

• fur

• carnivorous teeth

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

According to this phylogenetic tree, which creature is the least related out of all pictured?

• Fish

• Frog

• Salamander

• Human

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

From the picture above, What do the species all have in common?

• Back bone

• Same father

• Common ancestor

• Feathers

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which trait (adaptation) was developed most recently?

• tetrapod limbs

• feathers

• amnion

• They developed at the same time

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

In a phylogenetic tree, the branching points represent common ancestors.

• Yes

• NO

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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

• Point A

• Point B

• Point C

• Point D

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Who is the closest relative to the brown bear?

• Giant panda

• Dog

• Lesser panda

• Sun bear

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The lizard has all these derived characteristics EXCEPT

• Jaws

• Lungs

• Bipedal

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2