Q117 · Practice questionComplex familiar1 mark
QUESTION 117
The phylogram shows three species. Horizontal lengths represent sequence differences; vertical spacing has no scale. What is the total sequence difference along the path joining species A and B?
(A)
3 units
(B)
9 units
(C)
13 units
(D)
5 units
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer D
Answer
D
Working
The path from A to its common ancestor with B is 2 units, then 3 units to B. The shared 4-unit branch before their common ancestor is not traversed, so the distance is 5 units.
Marking criteria
- Select D. [1 mark]
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