Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Phylogenetic

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the phylogenetic tree shown here?

• A) The gibbon is more closely related to the rhesus monkey than to the chimpanzee.
• B) The galago is more closely related to the green monkey than to the capuchin.
• C) The green monkey and rhesus monkey share a common ancestor with the gibbon and chimpanzee.
• D) The gibbon does not share a common ancestor with the chimpanzee or human.
• E) The green monkey and rhesus monkey share a more recent common ancestor than do the chimpanzee and human.

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