Compared to Other Spirochetes, Leptospira Can Be Described as

question 10

Multiple Choice

Compared to other spirochetes, Leptospira can be described as

• A)long, more slender, with hooked ends.
• B)somewhat thicker with fewer and looser coils and hooked ends.
• C)long, more slender, with tight coils.
• D)somewhat thicker than treponemes with fewer and looser coils.

Differentiate between ancestral and derived traits within a phylogeny.

Apply the principle of parsimony in selecting the best phylogenetic hypothesis.

Recognize homologous features and their relevance in studying evolution.

Understand the significance of the common ancestor in phylogenetic trees.

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