Question

species 1 species 2 species 3 species 1 100% 81% 85% species 2 100% 74% species 3 100% based on the data in the table, which of the following statements is true regarding relationships between the species? choose 1 answer: a species 1 is more closely related to species 2 than to species 3. b species 1 is more closely related to species 3 than to species 2. c species 2 is more closely related to species 3 than to species 1.

Explanation:

To determine the relatedness, we compare the percentage similarities. For Species 1: similarity with Species 2 is 81%, with Species 3 is 85%. Since 85% > 81%, Species 1 is more related to Species 3 than 2 (so A is wrong, B is correct). For Species 2: similarity with Species 1 is 81%, with Species 3 is 74%. 81% > 74%, so Species 2 is more related to Species 1 than 3 (so C is wrong).

Answer:

B. Species 1 is more closely related to Species 3 than to Species 2.