Birds, Snakes, Lizards, Turtles, and Crocodiles Are All Thought to Share

question 28

Multiple Choice

Birds, snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles are all thought to share a common ancestor and several homologous traits.Assuming that this is true, these groups of animals and their common ancestor would represent

• A)a polyphyletic group.
• B)a monophyletic group.
• C)homoplastic convergence.
• D)an outgroup.

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Assess the effects of automation on employment and production costs.

Differentiate the causes and outcomes of employment discrimination.

Understand the consequences of employment discrimination on wages and economic efficiency.

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