Which of the Following Represents a Synapomorphy (Shared Derived Trait)of

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represents a synapomorphy (shared derived trait) of the stramenopiles?

• A) The presence of peptidoglycan between membranes of an important organelle
• B) A fully parasitic lifestyle
• C) Air sacs below the cell membrane
• D) Rows of tubular hairs on the longer of two unequally sized flagella
• E) External shells of calcium carbonate

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