Imagine That a Phylogeny Was Developed for a Group of Mammals

question 7

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a phylogeny was developed for a group of mammals based on bone structure. Which of the following statements would be a reasonable prediction about a phylogeny for the same group of species based on similarities and differences in the structure of a particular enzyme?

• A) The same phylogeny would be unlikely.
• B) The same phylogeny would be predicted.
• C) No prediction could be made.
• D) The amino acid sequence would be identical in all species.

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