Refer to the Figure

question 116

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure. This phylogenetic tree shows the predicted evolutionary relationships between protists and other eukaryotes.Based on the tree, you can infer that

• A) the Animals group is more closely related to Amoebozoans than either is to Plantae.
• B) the Rhizaria group is more closely related to Fungi than Stramenopiles is.
• C) Alveolates and Stramenopiles are more closely related to each other than Stramenopiles and Rhizaria.
• D) Excavates are more closely related to Amoebozoans than Plantae is.
• E) Plantae is more closely related to Excavates than Amoebozoans is.

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Definitions:

Daily

Pertaining to the frequency or routine that occurs every 24 hours, often used in the context of daily activities or habits.

Sleeping

A natural and periodic state of rest for the mind and body, characterized by altered consciousness and reduced sensory and muscle activity.

Circadian Rhythm

Day–night rhythm.

Eating Behaviour

Patterns or habits related to how, why, and what people eat, including the psychological, biological, and social factors influencing eating habits.