Questions: Which node represents the most recent common ancestor of the coelacanth and lungfish?

Which node represents the most recent common ancestor of the coelacanth and lungfish?
Transcript text: Which node represents the most recent common ancestor of the coelacanth and lungfish?
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Locate the coelacanth and lungfish on the phylogenetic tree.

The coelacanth and lungfish are located on the same branch of the tree, but are represented by separate tips.

Step 2: Find the node where the branches for the coelacanth and lungfish meet.

Tracing back from the tips for the coelacanth and the lungfish leads to node 5.

Final Answer: The correct answer is c, 5.

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