Which of the Following Best Reflects a Phylogenetic Conclusion Regarding

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best reflects a phylogenetic conclusion regarding chimpanzees and baboons?

• A) They are grouped together because they both feed their young breast milk.
• B) They are grouped together because they live in similar habitats.
• C) They are grouped together because they both have opposable thumbs.
• D) They are grouped together because they have a common ancestor in recent history.

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Definitions:

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, crucial for various bodily functions including nerve signaling and muscle contraction.

Gastrointestinal Tract

The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, including the stomach and intestines, that digest food and absorb nutrients and water.

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking down starches into sugars.

Peristaltic Waves

Sequential muscle contractions that occur in the gastrointestinal tract to move contents through the digestive system.