Which of the Following Statements Is True About a Phylogeny,as

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about a phylogeny,as represented by a phylogenetic tree?

• A)Descendant groups (branches)from the same node do not necessarily share any derived characters.
• B)A monophyletic group can be properly based on convergent features in addition to synapomorphies.
• C)The ancestral group is often identified by out-group analysis.
• D)All of the above answers are correct.
• E)None of the above answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Cryptorchidism

A condition in males where one or both testicles fail to descend into the scrotum, potentially leading to fertility issues if untreated.

Testicles

male reproductive organs responsible for producing sperm and hormones, such as testosterone.

Urethra

A tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Ventral Surface

The front or anterior surface of an organism or body part, particularly in animals.