10 Questions
According to maximum parsimony, what is the assumption about the most likely tree?
The most likely tree is the one with the fewest shared derived characters
What do all phylogenetic trees represent?
Hypotheses about how organisms are related to each other
What is the best hypothesis in phylogenetic trees?
The one that fits all available morphological, molecular, and fossil data
What does Figure 20.18 provide support for?
The prediction that dinosaurs built nests and brooded their eggs
What does the orientation of the bones surrounding the eggs suggest in Figure 20.18?
The dinosaur died while incubating or protecting its eggs
What is the focus of the research method shown in Figure 20.15?
Applying maximum parsimony to a problem in molecular systematics
What is the main purpose of phylogenetic trees?
To represent hypotheses about the relationships between organisms
What is the copyright information for Figure 20.16?
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What is the copyright information for Figure 20.18?
Copyright © 2021 Pearson Education Ltd. All Rights Reserved
What is depicted in Figure 20.16?
A phylogenetic tree of birds and their close relatives
Test your knowledge on the concept of maximum parsimony, a method used in molecular systematics. Learn about the assumption that the most likely tree is the one that requires the fewest evolutionary events. Take this quiz to assess your understanding of this research method.
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