Phylogeny and Cladistics Quiz
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What does phylogeny refer to?

  • The study of physical characteristics of organisms
  • The evolutionary history and relationships among organisms (correct)
  • The classification of organisms based on habitat preferences
  • The process of genetic mutation in a population

    • What is the primary focus of phylogenetics?

  • Studying the behavioral patterns of organisms
  • Reconstructing the evolutionary relationships among species (correct)
  • Investigating the physiological adaptations of organisms
  • Analyzing the ecological interactions within a community

    • In the context of biology, what does the term 'cladistics' pertain to?

  • The analysis of physical characteristics to determine relatedness
  • The process of gene expression in organisms
  • The study of behavioral traits in different species
  • A method of biological classification based on the branching patterns of evolution (correct)

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