What kind of analysis focuses on the order in which derived characters appeared in organisms?

a. cladistic analysis
b. traditional classification
c. taxonomy
d. anatomy


Ans: a. cladistic analysis

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____.

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A. Auxin B. Oligosaccharides C. Gibberellins D. Strigolactones E. Ethylene

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Of the following combination of statements about protostomes and deuterostomes, which choice is correct?

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Secondary phloem

A. is part of the inner bark. B. primarily stores carbohydrates. C. includes live companion cells and dead sieve cells. D. encompasses more stem volume than secondary xylem. E. is produced by the cork cambium.

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