Which of These Can Be Properly Inferred from the Phylogeny

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of these can be properly inferred from the phylogeny in Figure 26.5?

• A) Chimps and humans evolved from gorillas.
• B) The lesser apes are genetically more distinct from each other than the members of the great apes are from each other.
• C) Orangutans have existed for about 14 million years.
• D) Chimps and humans should share more homoplasies than should chimps and gorillas.
• E) Together, the lesser apes and great apes form a clade.

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