Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Which branch point represents the most recent common ancestor of A and C?

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The diagram is a phylogenetic tree showing the relationships between five entities labeled A, B, C, D, and E. The points where branches split are labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4.

- Point 1 is the base of the tree, leading to two branches.
- Point 2 connects species C with a branch that eventually leads to species A and B.
- Point 3 leads to species D and E.
- Point 4 joins A and C.

**Answer Choices:**

- ○ 2
- ○ 1
- ○ 3
- ○ It cannot be determined with the information presented.

**Correct Answer:** The branch point that represents the most recent common ancestor of A and C is point 4.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Which branch point represents the most recent common ancestor of A and C? **Diagram Explanation:** The diagram is a phylogenetic tree showing the relationships between five entities labeled A, B, C, D, and E. The points where branches split are labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4. - Point 1 is the base of the tree, leading to two branches. - Point 2 connects species C with a branch that eventually leads to species A and B. - Point 3 leads to species D and E. - Point 4 joins A and C. **Answer Choices:** - ○ 2 - ○ 1 - ○ 3 - ○ It cannot be determined with the information presented. **Correct Answer:** The branch point that represents the most recent common ancestor of A and C is point 4.
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