A Clade Includes Which of the Following

question 42

Multiple Choice

A clade includes which of the following?

• A) an outgroup and an ingroup
• B) a common ancestor and all its descendant species
• C) one taxa with shared derived characters
• D) both an ancestor and all its descendant species, and taxa with shared derived characters
• E) the ingroup only

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Definitions:

Inflexible

Lacking flexibility; unable to change or adapt to new situations or perspectives.

Maladaptive

Behaviors or thoughts that are counterproductive and interfere with an individual’s ability to effectively cope with stress, challenges, or goals.

Impaired Functioning

A reduction in the ability to perform daily tasks and activities effectively, often due to physical, mental, or emotional disabilities or conditions.

Reliability

The consistency of a measure or instrument, indicating how dependably it produces similar results under the same conditions.