- If the Figure Is an Accurate Depiction of Relatedness

question 56

Multiple Choice

- If the figure is an accurate depiction of relatedness, then which of the following should be an accurate statement?

• A) If all species depicted here make up a taxon, this taxon is monophyletic.
• B) The species present at position 4 is ancestral to species E, but not species D.
• C) Species C is more closely related to species B than D is to B
• D) The species present at position 3 is ancestral to C, D, and E.

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Definitions:

Baking Powder

A leavening agent that contains typically a combination of sodium bicarbonate and an acid, used in baking to produce carbon dioxide and raise dough.

Leavening Effect

The leavening effect is the process of causing dough or batter to rise by producing gas bubbles, typically through yeast fermentation or chemical leaveners.

Common Feature

A common feature refers to a shared characteristic or attribute found within a group or category of items or concepts.

Bread Flour

A type of flour with a higher protein content than all-purpose flour, designed specifically for baking bread, providing the necessary gluten structure for a good rise.