The table shows the distribution of traits (A-E) in six extant species (1-6).A "0" indicates the ancestral condition, and a "1" indicates the derived condition.Which pair of species shares the fewest number of derived characters (synapomorphies)?
A)1 and 6
B)1 and 4
C)4 and 6
D)2 and 3

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Species 1 and 6 share only one derived character (trait A), while all other pairs of species share at least two derived characters.

The Table Shows the Distribution of Traits (A-E) in Six