Molecular Studies Have Changed Many of the Phylogenetic Relationships Previously

question 1

Multiple Choice

Molecular studies have changed many of the phylogenetic relationships previously identified by morphological studies. These changes indicate that ________.

• A) molecular and morphological studies rarely agree
• B) molecular studies add additional information to morphological studies and improve our understanding of evolutionary history
• C) molecular studies are less reliable than morphological studies
• D) molecular studies are extremely time consuming and expensive and really don't add additional information to our understanding of evolutionary history

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