Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Previous

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the previous cladogram and the characters used to derive it?

• A) Three-chambered heart is the most inclusive character on the cladogram.
• B) The snake and lizard share a common ancestor that does not have the characters internal fertilization or amniotic membrane in egg.
• C) The character notochord in embryo is shared by the common ancestor to all of the organisms on the cladogram.
• D) The two organisms furthest from each other on the cladogram share only two common characters.
• E) The character long cylindrical body is useful in placing the snake and eel into the cladogram.

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Definitions:

Types

Varieties or categories of something, distinguished by some characteristic or quality.

Groups

Collections of individuals who interact and communicate with each other, share common goals, and perceive themselves as a cohesive unit.

Teams

Groups of individuals working together towards a common goal, characterized by collaborative effort and shared responsibility.

Minimize

To reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree.