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AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt

Which pair shares the most recent common ancestor on a cladogram?

A.The two species joined by the closest node

B.The two species with the most similar appearance

C.The species living in the same habitat

D.The two largest species

Explanation

Core Concept

Sister taxa branching from the same recent node are most closely related — closeness on the tree means recency of shared ancestry.

Correct Answer

AThe two species joined by the closest node

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