Evolutionary Biology · Evolution

Phylogeny and Systematics

Classifying organisms based on evolutionary relationships using cladograms and molecular data.

Key Questions

  1. 1How have DNA sequencing technologies changed our understanding of the tree of life?
  2. 2Why are monophyletic groups preferred over paraphyletic groups in modern taxonomy?
  3. 3What can a cladogram tell us about the timing of specific trait evolutions?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Evolution - Grade 11
Grade: Grade 12
Subject: Biology
Unit: Evolutionary Biology
Period: Evolution

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