Question

The diagram below shows the branching tree diagram for humans. The text box below it shows the set of derived shared characteristics for the branching tree. A slanting, horizontal line is shown. On the extreme left, there is a label that says Common Ancestor. Along the slanting, horizontal line there are five dots labeled from left to right as 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. There is one vertical line between each of the consecutive five dots. The lines are labeled from left to right as Perch, Frog, Pigeon, Rats, and Human. A text box below the branching tree diagram is labeled Derived Shared Characteristics. In the box it says from left to right, Terrestrial during all stages, Jaws, Walking on two legs, Mammary glands and hair, and Four limbs. Look at the possible derived shared characteristics, shown in the text box. Think about where these should be placed along the branching tree diagram. Where in the branching tree would you most likely write jaws? Explain your answer.

Answer 1

Jaws would most likely be placed along the branch leading to humans in the branching tree diagram, as it is a shared derived characteristic specific to humans and their related organisms.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the branching tree diagram, a shared derived characteristic like jaws would most likely be placed along the branch leading to humans. This is because jaws are a trait that is specific to the group of organisms that includes humans, rats, pigeons, frogs, and perch, but not to the common ancestor. Jaws evolved at some point in the lineage leading to humans and the other organisms in that group, making it a shared derived characteristic.

Answer 2

The diagram below shows the branching tree diagram for humans. The text box below it shows the set of derived shared characteristics for the branching tree.

Step-by-step explanation:

Look at the possible derived shared characteristics, shown in the text box. Think about where these should be placed along the branching tree diagram. Where in the branching tree would you most likely write jaws? Explain your answer.