Which of the Following Best Distinguishes Derived and Ancestral Characters

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best distinguishes derived and ancestral characters?

• A) Derived characters are new forms of traits, and ancestral characters are old forms of traits.
• B) Ancestral characters are new forms of traits, and derived characters are old forms of traits.
• C) Derived characters are used to determine relatedness among organisms, and ancestral characters are not.
• D) Ancestral characters are used to determine relatedness among organisms, and derived characters are not.

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