7. Natural Selection

Phylogeny — Quiz

Test your understanding of phylogeny with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What does phylogeny describe in biology?

Question 2

What is the main purpose of a phylogenetic tree?

Question 3

In a phylogenetic tree, what does a shared recent common ancestor usually indicate?

Question 4

What is a derived trait in phylogeny?

Question 5

Which type of evidence is commonly used to build phylogenetic trees?
Phylogeny Quiz — AP Biology | A-Warded