Which statements best describe how to make a cladogram? Check all that apply.Use only characteristics that are found in every organism.Use characteristics that are shared among organisms.Use any characteristic even if it isn’t shared among organisms.Place the organisms in order based on the number of common characteristics.Place the organisms in alphabetical order and add characteristics.
Answer
A
Use only characteristics that are found in every organism.
B
Use characteristics that are shared among organisms.
C
Use any characteristic even if it isn’t shared among organisms.
D
Place the organisms in order based on the number of common characteristics.
E
Place the organisms in alphabetical order and add characteristics.
Explanation
A cladogram groups organisms by characteristics they share, especially shared derived traits that indicate common ancestry. Organisms are arranged according to their shared characteristics; they are not placed in alphabetical order, and a useful trait does not have to be present in every organism.
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