Understanding Phylogenetics

Practice Questions

High School Biology › Understanding Phylogenetics

Questions
5
1

The vertex where two branches start on a phylogenetic tree most specifically represents __________.

2

Which of the following information could NOT be found on a phylogenetic tree (cladogram)?

3

To what domain do humans belong?

4

Which of the following is the correct hierarchy for classifying organisms, from most inclusive to least inclusive?

5

Phylotree

Which characteristic is useful to infer a sister relationship (a synapomorphy) between taxa A and B?

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