Which of the Following Character States Would Be MOST Helpful

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following character states would be MOST helpful in identifying sister groups?

• A)character states that occur only within a single species
• B)character states that occur in all descendants of a distant common ancestor
• C)homologies that are only found in some, but not all, the members of a single group
• D)analogies found in organisms belonging to different groups, and which do not share a common ancestor

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Definitions:

Social Construction

The concept that many beliefs, identities, and values are created and maintained through social interactions and societal norms rather than inherent.

Culture

The complex blend of values, beliefs, behaviors, and material objects that form a people's way of life.

Cohort

A group of people banded together or treated as a group.

Genetic Analysis

The study of DNA, genes, and their functions, aiming to understand genetic diseases, heredity, and traits.