A Taxon That Includes All the Descendants of an Ancestor

question 47

Multiple Choice

A taxon that includes all the descendants of an ancestor is called:

• A) phenetic.
• B) homophyletic.
• C) monophyletic.
• D) paraphyletic.
• E) polyphyletic.

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Definitions:

Insoluble

A substance that does not dissolve in a specific solvent under certain conditions.

Phosphatidyl Choline

A major component of biological membranes, also known as lecithin, involved in membrane-mediated cell signaling and metabolism.

Lecithin

A fatty substance found in plant and animal tissues, used as an emulsifier in food production and as a supplement.

Sodium Stearate

A sodium salt of stearic acid, often used as a surfactant in soaps and as a thickening agent.