Use the phylogenetic tree shown below to answer question 1 to 3: 1. Select the c

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Use the phylogenetic tree shown below to answer question 1 to 3: 1. Select the correct statement(s) that holds true for the tree shown above: a. The Whale and the Hippopotamus descended from the Cow. b. The Hippopotamus is the most advanced species shown. c. The common ancestor of the seal and the dog is the most ancient species shown. d. None of the above. 2. For the same tree, which statements about common ancestry hold true? a. The Pig is the common ancestor of the Cow and the Whale. b. The Elephant and the Hyrax share more recent common ancestor than Manatee c. The Hippopotamus shares a more recent common ancestor with the cow than the pig d. None of the above 3. Name two taxa that are sister nodes. Why they are called sister nodes?

Explanation / Answer

1) The whale and hippopotamus descended from the cow as shown in the tree diagram.So i think option A is correct.

2) The hippopotamus shares a more recent common ancestors with the cow than the pig.So i think option C is correct.

3) The node which represents the end of the taxon are known as sister nodes and the two taxa that split from nodes are known as sister taxas.

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