Question

question 2 of 10
what is a cladogram?
a. a trait that an ancestor did not have
b. a diagram showing evolutionary relationships
c. a group of closely related species
d. a group with no shared traits

Explanation:

A cladogram is a diagram used in biology (a sub - field of Natural Science) to show evolutionary relationships among organisms. It uses branches to represent common ancestors and the divergence of species over time. Option A describes a derived trait, option C could refer to a taxonomic group like a genus, and option D is incorrect as cladograms are based on shared traits (at least at some level in the cladogram). So, the correct definition is a diagram showing evolutionary relationships.

Answer:

B. A diagram showing evolutionary relationships