Consider the Cladogram Associated with the Question

question 51

Multiple Choice

Consider the cladogram associated with the question.If we designate species 1 as the outgroup,which species has the greatest number of ancestral character states?

• A)2
• B)3
• C)4
• D)5
• E)6

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Definitions:

Turgor Pressure

The pressure of water inside plant cells against the cell wall, which contributes to the stiffness of plant tissues and is essential for plant stability and nutrient uptake.

Pollinators

Animals that facilitate plant reproduction by transferring pollen from the male structures of a plant to the female structures of another, enabling fertilization.

Reproductive Success

The passing of genes onto the next generation in a way that they can too reproduce effectively; a core concept of evolutionary biology.

Ultimate Level

In biology, it refers to the fundamental reasons for traits or behaviors from an evolutionary perspective, often involving fitness and survival.