Question

When reading a phylogenetic tree, which features give the best clues about how closely related different groups are? (Select the two correct answers.)(1 point)
Responses

The labels and names given to each group.
The labels and names given to each group.

The nodes that show a recent common ancestor.
The nodes that show a recent common ancestor.

The specific order of organisms listed at the top.
The specific order of organisms listed at the top.

The different colors used for various branches.
The different colors used for various branches.

The overall height and width of the diagram.
The overall height and width of the diagram.

The branching patterns that show how lineages split.

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
The two correct answers that give the best clues about how closely related different groups are when reading a phylogenetic tree are:

1. **The nodes that show a recent common ancestor.**
2. **The branching patterns that show how lineages split.**

These features provide important information about evolutionary relationships and the relative relatedness of different groups.

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