Which of the following statements is most consistent with the model of evolutionary relatedness represented in the phylogenetic tree?
A) Goats and humans are the only sister group in this tree.
B) Salamanders are a sister group to the group containing lizards, goats, and humans.
C) Salamanders are more closely related to lizards than they are to humans.
D) Goats are more closely related to salamanders than they are to humans.

Question

Which of the following statements is most consistent with the model of evolutionary relatedness represented in the phylogenetic tree? 
A) Goats and humans are the only sister group in this tree. 
B) Salamanders are a sister group to the group containing lizards, goats, and humans. 
C) Salamanders are more closely related to lizards than they are to humans. 
D) Goats are more closely related to salamanders than they are to humans.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Answer is B

Which of the Following Statements Is Most Consistent with the Model