The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E)in six extant species (1-6).A "0" indicates the ancestral condition;a "1" is the derived condition.Construct a cladogram from these data.Which pair of species shares the greatest number of derived characters (synapomorphies)?
A)1 and 4
B)3 and 4
C)4 and 5
D)2 and 4
E)2 and 5

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Species 4 and 5 share three derived characters (A1, B1, and E1) which is the largest number shared by any pair of species. Therefore, the best choice is C (4 and 5).

The Table Shows the Distribution of Traits (A-E)in Six Extant