On the Basis of Their DNA,select the Answer That Places

question 6

Multiple Choice

On the basis of their DNA,select the answer that places the following species on the evolutionary tree in order according to their relatedness to their common ancestor.Differences from the common ancestor are underlined.
Common ancestor: ATCGCTATCGA
Species A: ATGGCTTTCGA
Species B: ATGGCTTTCAA
Species C: ATGGCTATCGA

• A) 1: Species A,2: Species B,3: Species C
• B) 1: Species A,2: Species C,3: Species B
• C) 1: Species B,2: Species A,3: Species C
• D) 1: Species C,2: Species A,3: Species B
• E) 1: Species C,2: Species B,3: Species A

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Definitions:

Electrical Activity

The natural phenomena of electric charges movement, observed especially in biological contexts like brain and heart function.

EEG

A test that detects electrical activity in the brain using small, metal discs attached to the scalp.

Brain

The organ located within the skull that is the center of the nervous system in all vertebrates and most invertebrates, responsible for coordinating sensation, intellectual and nervous activity.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces hormones regulating growth, blood pressure, and other important body functions.