Refer to the Table Below Showing the Percent Overlap in Genomic

question 127

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table below showing the percent overlap in genomic sequences between species pairs. Which two species are most closely evolutionarily related, and which two are most distantly related?

• A) Species A and D are most closely related, while species B and C are most distantly related.
• B) Species B and C are most closely related, while species A and D are most distantly related.
• C) Species A and B are most closely related, while species B and D are most distantly related.
• D) Species C and D are most closely related, while species A and C are most distantly related.
• E) Species A and B are most closely related, while species B and C are most distantly related.

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Definitions:

Hornworts

A group of non-vascular plants belonging to the phylum Anthocerotophyta, characterized by a horn-like structure bearing reproductive organs.

Liverworts

A group of non-vascular plants in the division Marchantiophyta, known for their liver-shaped gametophytes.

Mosses

Small, non-vascular plants that typically form dense green clumps or mats, often found in moist or shady locations.

Gametophyte

The haploid stage in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces gametes through mitosis, leading to sexual reproduction.