Cladogram Construction Quiz

Which characteristic is NOT mentioned as a shared trait among the organisms?

• Fins

• Tails

• Horns

• Spikes

What is the first step in creating a Venn diagram from the data chart?

• List all organisms in a circle

• Start with a characteristic shared by all organisms

• Identify the least common characteristic

• Draw separate circles for each organism

In the Venn diagram, which characteristic is shared by organisms 2, 4, and 5?

• Tails

• Spikes

• Horns

• Wings

What is the significance of the bottom of the cladogram?

• It shows the least shared characteristics

• It lists the organisms in alphabetical order

• It displays the most shared characteristics

• It highlights the most recent evolutionary traits

Which organism is placed first when working backwards in the cladogram?

• Organism 5

• Organism 4

• Organism 2

• Organism 1