Unless a Derived Character State Is Lost or Replaced by Newer

question 31

Multiple Choice

Unless a derived character state is lost or replaced by newer characters over evolutionary time, ____ can serve as markers for ____ lineages that underwent adaptive radiation.

• A) apomorphies; polyphyletic
• B) apomorphies; paraphyletic
• C) synapomorphies; monophyletic
• D) synapomorphies; polyphyletic
• E) synapomorphies; paraphyletic

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Definitions:

RFID Tags

Small electronic devices that contain antennas to receive and respond to radio-frequency queries from an RFID transceiver, used for tracking and identification purposes.

Code-Scanning Technology

Technologies designed to analyze source code or compiled versions of code to identify vulnerabilities, bugs, or compliance issues.

GPS

The Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system that provides location and time information in all weather conditions, anywhere on or near the Earth.

Microprocessors

The central processing units (CPUs) at the heart of computers and many electronic devices, designed to execute commands from computer programs.