Question 1
A student is investigating three organisms to determine patterns of common ancestry. All three organisms have similar embryological development. Organisms X and Y have similar DNA. She reviews the data shown below.
The student wants to create a model to represent the relationships of the three organisms. Which cladogram should the student create?
a
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b
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c
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d
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Question 2
Where is the alligator and T. rex's most recent common ancestor?
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a
Point D
b
Point C
c
Point A
d
Point B
Question 3
The phylogenetic tree shown illustrates the relationships among the major groups of land plants. Based on the relationships indicated in this tree, which of the following is MOST closely related to conifers?
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a
gingkos
b
gnetophytes
c
angiosperms
d
charophytes
Question 4
What type of information would go in the area labeled B (hash lines)?
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a
shared characteristics
b
common ancestors
c
organisms
d
DNA analysis
Question 5
Use the diagram below to answer the question that follows.
According to the diagram, which two groups of organisms are most closely related?
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a
Mammals and Reptiles
b
Birds and Mammals
c
Frogs and Salamanders
d
Reptiles and Birds