A Phylogenetic Tree Grouping That Consists of a Common Ancestor

question 2

Multiple Choice

A phylogenetic tree grouping that consists of a common ancestor and all of its descendants is known as a ________ group.

• A) monophyletic
• B) paraphyletic
• C) polyphyletic
• D) polytomy

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Definitions:

Global Deaths

The total number of deaths occurring worldwide, often used in statistics to understand health, disease, and disaster impacts.

Infectious Diseases

Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi, that can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another.

Parasitic Diseases

Diseases caused by parasites, which are organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food at the expense of their host.

Symptom

A symptom is a sign or indication of a condition, disorder, or disease, often observed by the patient, differing from signs that are detectable by others or through tests.