Phylogenetic Trees Constructed from Evidence from Molecular Systematics Are Based

question 44

Multiple Choice

Phylogenetic trees constructed from evidence from molecular systematics are based on similarities in ________.

• A) morphology
• B) the pattern of embryological development
• C) biochemical pathways
• D) mutations to homologous genes

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Definitions:

Form Perception

The cognitive process of recognizing and understanding the shapes and structures of objects in one's environment.

Color Vision

The ability of the eye to distinguish objects based on the wavelengths of the light they reflect, emit, or transmit.

Lens

A transparent structure in the eye that focuses light on the retina to create clear images.

Retina

A thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye that contains cells sensitive to light, which trigger nerve impulses that pass via the optic nerve to the brain.