A number of different phylogenies (evolutionary tress) have been proposed by scientists. These phylogenies are useful because they can be used to

A. determine when two similar populations of a species evolved into two separate species
B. Evaluate which groups of organisms may be most closely related
C. demonstrate that all photosynthetic organisms are members of the Kingdom Plantae
D. demonstrate that natural selection is the prevailing force in evolution
E. demonstrate which taxa (groups of organisms) contain the most highly evolved species


Ans: B. Evaluate which groups of organisms may be most closely related

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What will be an ideal response?

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The most common spatial distribution among individuals within a population is clumped

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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________is formed when atom gained or loose electrons.

a. molecule b. isotops c. ions

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Vaccine prevention of acute respiratory infections (the common cold) is unlikely because

A) there is a relatively low social and economic cost associated with the common cold. B) colds are easily misdiagnosed as something else. C) antibiotics easily cure the common cold. D) there are many distinct virus strains and serovars that cause the common cold. E) humans do not generate a strong immune response to common cold viruses.

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