Question

question 5 of 10
what causes a branch in a cladogram?
a. a derived trait
b. an outgroup
c. an offspring
d. an ancestral trait

Explanation:

In a cladogram, a branch is caused by the appearance of a derived trait. A derived trait is a new trait that has evolved in a lineage and differentiates a group from its ancestors. An out - group is used as a comparison, an offspring is a product of reproduction, and an ancestral trait is a trait present in ancestors and not what causes a new branch.

Answer:

A. A derived trait