According to the tree, turtles are more closely related to mammals than to birds. Question 11 options: A) TRUE, because turtles share a common ancestor, W, with mammals. B) TRUE, because turtles are closer to mammals in the tree. C) TRUE, because the ancestor of turtles (W) is connected to the ancestor of mammals (N), whereas the ancestor of birds (P) is separated by one ancestor (C). D) FALSE, because turtles share a more recent common ancestor with birds than with mammals. E) FALSE, because turtles are much more primitive than mammals.

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Carson Watkins

2 March, 01:54

According to the tree, turtles are more closely related to mammals than to birds. Question 11 options: A) TRUE, because turtles share a common ancestor, W, with mammals. B) TRUE, because turtles are closer to mammals in the tree. C) TRUE, because the ancestor of turtles (W) is connected to the ancestor of mammals (N), whereas the ancestor of birds (P) is separated by one ancestor (C). D) FALSE, because turtles share a more recent common ancestor with birds than with mammals. E) FALSE, because turtles are much more primitive than mammals.

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London Monroe · Answer 1

D) FALSE, because turtles share a more recent common ancestor with birds than with mammals

Explanation:

There is much evidence about the genetic relationship between birds and reptiles, some physiological, such as the fact that both excrete uric acid and the circulatory system of birds is very similar to that of crocodiles, for example.

In addition, both lay eggs and in them there is the internal amniotic fluid, which nourishes the embryo.

Much scientific research indicates that the birds are related to prehistoric reptiles that had feathers, elongated claws and some also had the ability to fly.