Refer to the figure showing a single viral plaque that was split every 400 generations and grown in the presence of a mutagen. Based on this tree, which lineage should share the most synapomorphies with the E lineage?
A) The B lineage
B) The D lineage
C) The F lineage
D) The G lineage
E) The outgroup

Question

Refer to the figure showing a single viral plaque that was split every 400 generations and grown in the presence of a mutagen.  Based on this tree, which lineage should share the most synapomorphies with the E lineage?
A) The B lineage 
B) The D lineage 
C) The F lineage 
D) The G lineage 
E) The outgroup

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the tree, the D lineage split from the E lineage only one generation after the initial split, which means they share the most recent common ancestor. As a result, they should share the most synapomorphies.

Refer to the Figure Showing a Single Viral Plaque That