Chapter 26

Phylogeny and the Tree of Life

Learn to read the tree of life. Master phylogenetics and classification - essential for understanding evolutionary relationships.

6 Hours

Olympiad 5/5

Advanced

NEETRequired

MCATRequired

AP BiologyRequired

IB BiologyRequired

USABO

5/5

BBO

5/5

INBO

5/5

IBO

5/5

Key Topics Covered

Phylogenetic tree interpretation

Cladistics and clades

Molecular systematics

Domains of life

Horizontal gene transfer

Interpret phylogenetic trees correctly

Apply cladistic principles

Use molecular data for classification

Understand three-domain system

Yes, biological classification, five-kingdom system, and phylogenetic concepts are tested in NEET.

Olympiads require constructing and interpreting complex phylogenetic trees, using molecular clocks, and understanding parsimony.

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