Question

question 3
10 points
characters that are similar because of descent from a common ancestor are __; characters that are similar due to convergent evolution are __.
a homologous; analogous
b analogous; homologous
question 4
10 points
a taxon that does not include the last common ancestor of all its members is a ____ group.

Explanation:

Homologous characters are similar due to common - ancestry. Analogous characters are similar because of convergent evolution. A taxon that does not include the last common ancestor of all its members is a polyphyletic group.

Answer:

Question 3: A. homologous; analogous
Question 4: polyphyletic