Use the cladogram below to answer the questions that follow
Question 1
Which characteristic is shared by humans, wallabies, and trout? (1 point)
Responses
mammary glands
mammary glands
notochord
notochord
four limbs
four limbs
placenta
placenta
Question 2
Which animals have the closest evolutionary relationship, as shown by the cladogram? (1 point)
Responses
humans and lizards
humans and lizards
humans and wallabies
humans and wallabies
humans and lampreys
humans and lampreys
humans and trout
humans and trout
Question 3
A valid conclusion from this cladogram is that(1 point)
Responses
salamanders, trout, and lampreys all have a backbone.
salamanders, trout, and lampreys all have a backbone.
humans and lampreys share a common ancestor.
humans and lampreys share a common ancestor.
four limbs appeared in vertebrate evolution before the notochord appeared.
four limbs appeared in vertebrate evolution before the notochord appeared.
mammary glands appeared in vertebrate evolution after the placenta appeared.
mammary glands appeared in vertebrate evolution after the placenta appeared.
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The correct answers are:
Question 1: mammary glands
Question 2: humans and wallabies
Question 3: humans and lampreys share a common ancestor