-Based on the evolutionary tree, which organism?s species split earliest from other members of the clade?
A) Orangutans
B) Gorillas
C) Common gibbons
D) Humans
E) Chimps

Question

-Based on the evolutionary tree, which organism?s species split earliest from other members of the clade?
A) Orangutans 
B) Gorillas 
C) Common gibbons 
D) Humans 
E) Chimps

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Common gibbons split earliest from other members of the clade according to the evolutionary tree, as they represent a branch that diverged before the evolutionary lines leading to orangutans, gorillas, chimps, and humans.

-Based on the Evolutionary Tree, Which Organism?s Species Split Earliest