Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true about a phylogeny,as represented by a phylogenetic tree?
A) Descendant groups (branches) from the same node do not necessarily share any derived characters.
B) A monophyletic group can be properly based on convergent features in addition to synapomorphies.
C) The ancestral group is often identified by out-group analysis.
D) All of the above answers are correct.
E) None of the above answers are correct.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q4: The Mesozoic era is nicknamed the Age
Q10: A hypothetical island lies far from any
Q11: Which of the following organisms would be
Q13: According to the phylogeny above,which of the
Q15: Which of the following organisms would be
Q15: You find a new fossil deposit,containing many
Q16: Your professor wants you to construct a
Q17: Which value(s)would be required to calculate how
Q21: Which of the following key adaptations is
Q23: Figure 27.9<br> <img src="https://d2lvgg3v3hfg70.cloudfront.net/TB3734/.jpg" alt="Figure 27.9