Consider the Cladogram Associated with the Question

question 21

Multiple Choice

Consider the cladogram associated with the question.Which pair of species shares the greatest number of derived characters (synapomorphies) ?

• A)1 and 4
• B)2 and 3
• C)2 and 4
• D)6 and 4
• E)6 and 5

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Definitions:

Hydrocele

A fluid-filled sac surrounding a testicle, often leading to swelling of the scrotum.

Scrotum

In a male, the sac of skin below the pelvic cavity that contains the testes.

Fluid

A substance that has no fixed shape and yields easily to external pressure; can be a liquid, gas, or plasma.

Menopause

The time in a woman's life marking the end of her menstrual cycles, typically occurring 12 months after her last period.