Characteristics Between the Branch Points of a Cladogram That Are

question 4

Multiple Choice

Characteristics between the branch points of a cladogram that are shared by all organisms above the branch point and are not present in any below it are called

• A)homologous characters.
• B)homoplastic characters.
• C)ancestral characters.
• D)derived characters.
• E)novel characters.

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Definitions:

Sexually Assaulted Children

Children who have experienced unwanted sexual contact or activity, often resulting in trauma and the need for specialized support services.

Family Member

An individual who is part of one's immediate or extended family, through blood relation, marriage, or legal adoption.

Prevalence

The proportion of a population that is affected by a certain condition, disease, or characteristic at a specific time.

Battering

The act of subjecting someone to physical violence repeatedly, often used in the context of domestic abuse.