
Understanding Cladograms
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Biology
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Evelyn Hayes
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used for the most primitive organism in a cladogram?
Matrix
Primitive trait
Out group
Derived character
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a derived character in a cladogram?
A trait that is shared by all organisms
A trait that is unique to one organism
A trait that appeared later in evolution
A trait that is absent in the out group
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a matrix, what does a '1' typically indicate about a trait?
The trait is absent
The trait is derived
The trait is present
The trait is primitive
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you determine the most primitive organism in a matrix?
By finding the organism with the most traits
By identifying the organism with all zeros
By looking for the organism with unique traits
By choosing the first organism listed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in constructing a cladogram from a matrix?
Identify the out group
List all traits
Find a primitive character
Draw the cladogram
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of a trait not being on the main line of a cladogram?
It is a primitive trait
It is unique to one organism
It is shared by all organisms
It is a derived character
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When constructing a cladogram, what should you do if two traits are exactly the same?
List them as derived traits
Ignore one of them
Separate them with a comma
Choose one randomly
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