AP Biologyeasymcq1 pt
Which is true of a clade?
A.It contains an ancestor and ALL its descendants
B.It excludes some descendants of its ancestor
C.It groups unrelated species by habitat
D.It requires at least ten species
Explanation
Core Concept
A clade (monophyletic group) is complete by definition — one ancestor plus every branch that descends from it.
Correct Answer
AIt contains an ancestor and ALL its descendants
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