In red grouse populations on the grasslands, many males do not acquire territories. Which of the following is least likely to be a valid hypothesis about these male grouse?

#Question id: 8294

#Section 2: Evolution

The common ancestors of birds and mammals were very early (stem) reptiles, which almost certainly possessed three-chambered hearts (two atria, one ventricle). Birds and mammals, however, are alike in having four-chambered hearts (two atria, two ventricles). The fourchambered hearts of birds and mammals are best described as ________.

#Question id: 8295

#Section 2: Evolution

Imagine that a phylogeny was developed for a group of mammals based on bone structure. Which of the following statements would be a reasonable prediction about a phylogeny for the same group of species based on similarities and differences in the structure of a particular enzyme?

#Question id: 8691

#Section 2: Evolution

Use the following information to answer the question.

Applying the principle of parsimony to the trait "ability to fly," which of the two phylogenetic trees is better?

#Question id: 8689

#Section 2: Evolution

Which of the following statements best describes the rationale for applying the principle of maximum parsimony in constructing phylogenetic trees?

#Question id: 8687

#Section 2: Evolution

Your professor wants you to construct a phylogenetic tree of orchids. She gives you tissue from seven orchid species and one lily. What is the most likely reason she gave you the lily?

#Question id: 8685

#Section 2: Evolution

Which of the following would be most useful in creating a phylogenetic tree of a taxon?