Choose the True Statement About the Morphological Data in the Chart

question 1

Multiple Choice

Choose the true statement about the morphological data in the chart shown below.The "1" in the box means the trait is present and the "0" indicates that the trait is absent.(Note: All of the characteristics across the top of the columns are considered "TRAITS" for purposes of reading the chart.) .

• A)All organisms in this chart share all of the derived characteristics.
• B)Only the gorilla and humans share all of the derived characteristics.
• C)The lamprey is the only outgroup since it has none of the derived characteristics.
• D)The salamander and the tiger together are the outgroup because they only share two of the derived characteristics (jaws and lungs).

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