Which Group Is Most Distantly Related to Green Algae?​

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which group is most distantly related to green algae?​

• A) ​ciliates
• B) ​dinoflagellates
• C) ​diplomonads
• D) ​apicomplexans
• E) ​diatoms

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Definitions:

Transmission

The process of transferring something from one place, person, or organism to another, used in various contexts including genetics and infectious diseases.

Parasitism Success

The effectiveness with which a parasite is able to infect, exploit, and potentially reproduce within its host organism.

Heritable Trait

A characteristic or feature of an organism that can be passed from one generation to the next through genes.

Virulence Evolution

The process by which the harmfulness or pathogenicity of an organism changes over time, often in response to host immunity or treatments.