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genevieve1028

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In grouping organisms together in a cladistic classification, the most important characteristics are those that are
 
  a. ancestral.
  b. derived (modified).
  c. primitive.
  d. analogous.
  e. homologous.

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When assessing evolutionary relationships, one approach is to interpret patterns of ancestral (primitive) and derived (modified) characteristics. This approach is called
 
  a. taxonomy.
  b. phylogeny.
  c. classification.
  d. cladistics.
  e. metamorphosis.


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Natalie4ever

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


genevieve1028

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Reply 2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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