Which statements best describe shared characteristics? Select two options. A. Shared characteristics always exist in the common ancestor and in the modern organism.
B. Shared characteristics never exist in the common ancestor or in the modern organism.
C. The more characteristics organisms share, the more closely related they are.
D. The fewer characteristics organisms share, the more closely related they are.
E. Shared characteristics can exist among organisms that belong to different species. F. Shared characteristics only exist among organisms that belong to the same species.

A shared character can be regarded as a character that is shared by two lineages.

The statements that best describe shared characteristics

The classification of all living entities is based on extremely basic, universal  traits.

Each group's organisms are subsequently subdivided into smaller groupings.

Each bigger group is divided into smaller groups based on more detailed similar shared characteristics.

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The more characteristics organisms share, the more closely related they are.

Shared characteristics can exist among organisms that belong to different species

Explanation:

the correct answer is: b. pantala flavescens, because these organisms would have a high level of genetic variation due to sexual reproduction.  

because involves two organisms (parents) whose genetic material combines, sexual reproduction leads to genetic variation in new generations of offspring. the offspring is an unique organism, with new genome, more protected with the higher ability to adapted. this process is fundamental to evolution.