Consider the Following Diagram: the Divergence in the Tree

question 73

Multiple Choice

Consider the following diagram: The divergence in the tree seen at 30 million years ago represents the:

• A)split between New and Old World monkeys.
• B)split between Old World monkeys and apes.
• C)divergence between chimpanzees and humans.
• D)speciation event caused by a split in the common ancestor.

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