Multiple Choice
Which of the following best distinguishes derived and ancestral characters?
A) Derived characters are new forms of traits, and ancestral characters are old forms of traits.
B) Ancestral characters are new forms of traits, and derived characters are old forms of traits.
C) Derived characters are used to determine relatedness among organisms, and ancestral characters are not.
D) Ancestral characters are used to determine relatedness among organisms, and derived characters are not.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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