Refer to the table below showing the percent overlap in genomic sequences between species pairs. Which two species are most closely evolutionarily related, and which two are most distantly related?
A) Species A and D are most closely related, while species B and C are most distantly related.
B) Species B and C are most closely related, while species A and D are most distantly related.
C) Species A and B are most closely related, while species B and D are most distantly related.
D) Species C and D are most closely related, while species A and C are most distantly related.
E) Species A and B are most closely related, while species B and C are most distantly related.

Question

Refer to the table below showing the percent overlap in genomic sequences between species pairs.  Which two species are most closely evolutionarily related, and which two are most distantly related?
A) Species A and D are most closely related, while species B and C are most distantly related. 
B) Species B and C are most closely related, while species A and D are most distantly related. 
C) Species A and B are most closely related, while species B and D are most distantly related. 
D) Species C and D are most closely related, while species A and C are most distantly related. 
E) Species A and B are most closely related, while species B and C are most distantly related.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Species A and B have the highest percent overlap in genomic sequences at 90%, suggesting that they are most closely related. Species B and C have the lowest percent overlap at 50%, indicating that they are most distantly related. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

Refer to the Table Below Showing the Percent Overlap in Genomic