Characteristics Between the Branch Points of a Cladogram That Are

question 5

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.

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Definitions:

Unconscious

A state in which a person is unable to respond to or perceive external stimuli, often as a result of injury, illness, or medication.

Proxy Decision-Makers

Individuals, such as family members or legally appointed guardians, who make health care decisions on behalf of another person who is unable to do so.

Painless Death

The act or process of dying without experiencing physical pain.