Which of the Following Is Used by Phylogeneticists Specifically When

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is used by phylogeneticists specifically when constructing a cladogram?

• A) shared derived characteristics
• B) homologous structures
• C) morphological data
• D) convergent evolution
• E) DNA sequences

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