[Campbell Biology P.602] Based on the information provided in the 'Study Tip' and the main p... | Practice Question

Based on the information provided in the 'Study Tip' and the main phylogenetic diagram, which pair of organisms forms a sister group?

  • A: Frogs and Fishes
  • B: Humans and Chimps
  • C: Snakes and Iguanas
  • D: Geckos and Glass lizards

Explanation

The 'Study Tip' defines a sister group as two groups that are each other's closest relatives. The main phylogenetic diagram explicitly labels 'Chimps and humans form a sister group' and states 'They are each other's closest relative'.