Match each description with the most appropriate term.
-quantifiable, heritable characteristic or trait
A)character
B)derived trait
C)clade
D)phylogeny
E)sister groups
F)cladogram

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A character is a quantifiable, heritable trait that can be used to analyze phylogenies and construct cladograms.

Answer: B
 A derived trait is one that is specific to a particular group of organisms and is used to define their clade.

Answer: C
 A clade is a group of organisms that includes an ancestor and all of its descendants.

Answer: D
 A phylogeny is a visual representation of the evolutionary history and relationships between groups of organisms.

Answer: E
 Sister groups are two clades that are each other's closest relatives and share a common ancestor.

Answer: F
 A cladogram is a type of phylogenetic tree that shows the evolutionary relationships between groups of organisms based on their derived traits.

Match Each Description with the Most Appropriate Term