A Group That Contains an Ancestor in Which a Derived

question 41

Multiple Choice

A group that contains an ancestor in which a derived trait evolved and all of its descendants is called a ____.

• A)cladogram
• B)clade
• C)monophyletic group
• D)sister group
• E)polyphyletic group

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Definitions:

Ancestral Past

Refers to events, conditions, or genealogies related to one’s ancestors, influencing genetic traits and cultural or familial inheritances.

Oedipal Complex

A concept in psychoanalytic theory introduced by Sigmund Freud which posits a child's unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent.

Mother

A female parent or guardian who provides care, protection, and guidance to her offspring.

Defence Mechanisms

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to manipulate, deny, or distort reality in order to defend against feelings of anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.