Evolutionary Trees Are Based on

question 85

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary trees are based on

• A)the principle of convergent evolution.
• B)a set of shared characteristics believed to have arisen in a common ancestor.
• C)similarities in the function of a characteristic or trait.
• D)consensus among biologists regarding the usefulness of particular traits.

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Definitions:

Stimulant

A substance that increases physiological or nervous activity in the body.

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The outer layer of the brain involved in complex cognitive processes like reasoning, language, and consciousness.

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Occipital Lobe

A region of the brain located at the back of the head responsible for processing visual information.