The Organisms Farthest from the Base of an Evolutionary Tree

question 42

Multiple Choice

The organisms farthest from the base of an evolutionary tree are

• A) unrelated to the organisms separated by one or more branch points.
• B) less primitive than the organisms lower on the tree.
• C) those that have evolved most recently.
• D) chronologically older than the organisms lower on the tree.

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Definitions:

Deficiency Needs

are basic requirements for physical and psychological well-being, including needs for food, safety, love, and esteem, as conceptualized by Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Lower Needs

Fundamental physiological and safety requirements such as food, water, security, and shelter in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Self-actualized

A state in which a person is fully realizing their potential, including their talents, abilities, and personal qualities, as described in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Creative Talents

Innate or cultivated abilities that enable individuals to produce original ideas, solutions, or artistic expressions.