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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question
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22. In a cladogram, nodes represent
Options
A Points where new characteristics or traits evolved
Correct Answer
B The endpoint of evolution
C A synonym for species
D Geographic locations
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A node in a cladogram denotes a speciation event and the divergence point where shared derived traits evolved from a common ancestor.

Hint

Branch junctions representing divergence events and evolutionary novelties.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 442 of 737
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