A review of the cladogram shows a common ancestor for these four types of vertebrates. Which statement BEST explains the genetics represented by the cladogram?

vertebrate cladogram

Question 15 options:

Lizards and snakes are more genetically alike than lizards and birds.

There are no genetic similarities among the four distinct types.

The four types of animals no longer have any genetic similarities.

A common ancestor indicates that the four once had identical genotypes.

Question

A review of the cladogram shows a common ancestor for these four types of vertebrates. Which statement BEST explains the genetics represented by the cladogram?

vertebrate cladogram

Question 15 options:
	
Lizards and snakes are more genetically alike than lizards and birds.

	
There are no genetic similarities among the four distinct types.

	
The four types of animals no longer have any genetic similarities.

	
A common ancestor indicates that the four once had identical genotypes.