Question

Phylogenetic trees model evolutionary history of species that have originated from a common ancestor.
The arrow points to a node that can be represented as a

• A. Common ancestor that gave rise to species B, then to species C
• B. Common ancestor from which species B, C and D diverged
• C. An extant species that is more related to B and C than D
• D. An extinct organism that gave rise to species B and C

Answer 1

The correct option is A Common ancestor that gave rise to species B, then to species C

A node is a point in the cladogram that branches out of the ancestral species and to give rise to new species

So, the correct answer is 'Common ancestor that gave rise to species B, then to species C'