Question

in biology, a trait that arose in an ancestor and is passed along to its descendants is referred to as a...

Answer 1

Do you have choices?

Answer 2

A. derived character
B. taxonomic group
C. molecular clock
D. physical similarity

Answer 3

What do you think is the answer?

Answer 4

I think it might be D

Answer 5

Well no. If my ancestors were skinny and I'm fat, that's not passed along.

Answer 6

That's something physical. So D is not the answer.

Answer 7

C has nothing to do with the question.

Answer 8

So C and D are out.

Answer 9

so is it A ?

Answer 10

A is correct. Derived: to receive or obtain from a source or origin.

Answer 11

ok thank you for your help

Answer 12

You're welcome, anytime!