Refer to the figure below showing the tree of life. Based on this figure, which statement is true?
A) Most of the species that were ever present on Earth have already been discovered.
B) The diversity of organisms on Earth has increased since life arose.
C) Protists are prokaryotes.
D) Plants and bacteria do not share a common ancestor.
E) Fungi are more closely related to plants than to animals.

Question

Refer to the figure below showing the tree of life.  Based on this figure, which statement is true?
A) Most of the species that were ever present on Earth have already been discovered. 
B) The diversity of organisms on Earth has increased since life arose. 
C) Protists are prokaryotes. 
D) Plants and bacteria do not share a common ancestor. 
E) Fungi are more closely related to plants than to animals.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows a branching pattern of the tree of life, indicating that the diversity of organisms on Earth has increased since life arose. This is because new species have evolved from common ancestors over time. The other statements are not supported by the figure.

Refer to the Figure Below Showing the Tree of Life