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Define phylogeny. (1 mark)
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The evolutionary relationships between organisms.
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What is the study of the evolutionary history of groups of organisms called? (1 mark)
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Phylogenetics
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What do phylogenetic trees show? (1 mark)
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That different species have evolved from a common ancestor.
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Give two advantages of phylogeny. (2 marks)
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Scientists are not forced to put organisms into a specific group if they do not quite fit.
Does not mislead in terms of length of history (like Linnean classification can).
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How does classification use phylogeny? (1 mark)
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To confirm the classification groups are correct or cause them to be changed.
Z Biology: Module 4
flashcards
Decks in class (23)
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10.1 Classification5
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10.2 The five kingdoms38
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10.3 Phylogeny5
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10.4 Evidence for Evolution12
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10.5 Types of Variation8
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10.6 Representing variation graphically11
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10.7 Adaptations10
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10.8 Changing population characterisics6
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11.10
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11.20
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11.30
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11.40
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11.50
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11.60
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11.70
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11.80
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12.10
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12.20
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12.30
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12.40
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12.50
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12.625
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12.70
