-The Table Shows the Distribution of Traits (A-E)in Six Extant

question 30

Multiple Choice

-The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E) in six extant species (1-6) .A "0" indicates the ancestral condition,and a "1" indicates the derived condition.Which pair of species shares the fewest number of derived characters (synapomorphies) ?

• A)1 and 6
• B)1 and 4
• C)4 and 6
• D)2 and 3
• E)6 and 3

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Definitions:

Total Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales over a certain time period, such as rent or salaries.

Variable Input

A factor of production, such as labor or raw materials, whose quantity can be changed easily by a business to adjust to the level of output.

Short Run

Short Run is a time period in economics during which at least one input is fixed while others are variable.

Fixed Input

A factor of production that cannot be easily increased or decreased in the short term, such as land or machinery.