Cladogram and Levels of Organization

What is a cladogram?

• A diagram that shows evolutionary relationships among organisms

• A chart that displays the levels of organization in an ecosystem

• A graph that represents the food chain

• A table that lists the classification of organisms

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following represents the correct order of levels of organization in biology from simplest to most complex?

• Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism

• Organism, Organ System, Organ, Tissue, Cell

• Tissue, Cell, Organ, Organ System, Organism

• Organ System, Organism, Cell, Tissue, Organ

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

In a cladogram, what does a node represent?

• A common ancestor

• A living species

• An extinct species

• A mutation

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which level of organization is directly above 'tissue' in the biological hierarchy?

• Organ

• Cell

• Organism

• Organ System

What is the primary purpose of a cladogram?

• To illustrate evolutionary relationships

• To show the food web

• To display energy flow in an ecosystem

• To map the geographical distribution of species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

Which of the following is NOT a level of biological organization?

• Molecule

• Community

• Biosphere

• Cladogram

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

How does a cladogram differ from a phylogenetic tree?

• A cladogram shows only shared characteristics, while a phylogenetic tree shows evolutionary time

• A cladogram includes genetic information, while a phylogenetic tree does not

• A cladogram is used for extinct species, while a phylogenetic tree is for living species

• A cladogram is a type of food web, while a phylogenetic tree is not

Which of the following levels of organization includes all the others?

• Ecosystem

• Community

• Population

• Organism

In a cladogram, what does a branch represent?

• A lineage

• A mutation

• A habitat

• A trophic level

Which level of organization is the smallest unit of life?

• Cell

• Tissue

• Organ

• Molecule

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2