Use the figure to answer the following question.

The phylogenetic tree shown ________.
A) depicts uncertainty about whether the bryophytes or the vascular plants evolved first
B) depicts an evolutionary hypothesis
C) includes evolution of convergent characteristics
D) indicates that seeds are a shared ancestral character of all vascular plants

Question

Use the figure to answer the following question.

The phylogenetic tree shown ________.
A) depicts uncertainty about whether the bryophytes or the vascular plants evolved first 
B) depicts an evolutionary hypothesis 
C) includes evolution of convergent characteristics 
D) indicates that seeds are a shared ancestral character of all vascular plants

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The phylogenetic tree is a visual representation of an evolutionary hypothesis showing the relationships between different groups of organisms based on their shared characteristics.

Use the Figure to Answer the Following Question