Question
The comparison between four limbs/appendages is shown here for the cat, whale, praying mantis and water boatman animals. Which statement BEST constructs the explanation that correctly assesses the relationships among these animals?
Responses
A The function of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships. The function of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships.
B The structure of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships. The structure of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships.
C The praying mantis and cat are more closely related since their appendages are used for walking. The praying mantis and cat are more closely related since their appendages are used for walking.
D The whale and the water boatman are more closely related since their appendages are used for swimming. The whale and the water boatman are more closely related since their appendages are used for swimming.
Responses
A The function of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships. The function of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships.
B The structure of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships. The structure of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships.
C The praying mantis and cat are more closely related since their appendages are used for walking. The praying mantis and cat are more closely related since their appendages are used for walking.
D The whale and the water boatman are more closely related since their appendages are used for swimming. The whale and the water boatman are more closely related since their appendages are used for swimming.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that BEST constructs the explanation assessing the relationships among the cat, whale, praying mantis, and water boatman based on their limb structures and evolutionary relationships is:
**B The structure of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships.**
This answer emphasizes that the anatomical structure of the appendages, rather than their function, provides more insight into the evolutionary connections between these diverse species. While function can vary greatly even among closely related species, structural similarities often point to common ancestry.
**B The structure of the appendage is more indicative of evolutionary relationships.**
This answer emphasizes that the anatomical structure of the appendages, rather than their function, provides more insight into the evolutionary connections between these diverse species. While function can vary greatly even among closely related species, structural similarities often point to common ancestry.