Cladograms

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What are the three domains of life?

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Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

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What characteristic do all animals to the right of the hagfish share?

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Jaws

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is a cladogram?

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A diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What does the letter 'C' represent in a cladogram?

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The most recent common ancestor of sponges and mushrooms.

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What is a common ancestor?

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An ancestral species from which two or more species have evolved.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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How do you determine the most closely related organisms in a cladogram?

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By identifying the organisms that share the most recent common ancestor.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

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What is the significance of the branching points in a cladogram?

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They represent the divergence of species from a common ancestor.

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What does the term 'monophyletic group' mean?

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A group of organisms that includes an ancestor and all its descendants.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

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What is the difference between homologous and analogous structures?

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Homologous structures are similar due to shared ancestry, while analogous structures are similar due to convergent evolution.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the purpose of a cladogram in biology?

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To illustrate the evolutionary relationships and lineage of different species.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2