TEST - Evolutionary Relationships

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15 questions
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When determining molecular homology, the evolutionary history of a species can be seen in its DNA sequences. This means that

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The main reason for rapid changes in nuclear DNA gene sequences of a population is:

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Phylogenetic trees and cladograms help show relationships between different organisms. The difference between them is that

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When considering the phylogenetic tree above, what can be determined?

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The cladogram above shows the evolutionary relationship of 5 species.

With respect to the diagram above, it is reasonable to say that:

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With respect to the diagram above, it is reasonable to say that:

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From the information in the diagram above, it can be said that:

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The most recent divergence of two bat species is the

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Analysis of the evolutionary tree above shows that

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The answer to the question above is:

Use the information in the table to complete the questions below.
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1.a) What is more closely related: the pig and horse, or man and horse? Explain using data.

1.b) Complete the cladogram below with a chicken in the end position and the other organisms arranged below it. Include the number of differences between the organisms.
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2.a) What does the branch length indicate in a phylogenetic tree?

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2.b) Approximately how long ago did the blue shark and bull shark diverge?

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2.c) How long ago did a dusky smooth hound shark and a lemon shark diverge? Suggest a reason for the divergence.