Which of the Following Is (Are) Problematic When the Goal

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is (are) problematic when the goal is to construct phylogenies that accurately reflect evolutionary history?

• A) polyphyletic taxa
• B) paraphyletic taxa
• C) monophyletic taxa
• D) polyphyletic taxa and paraphyletic taxa

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Definitions:

Osceola

was a prominent leader of the Seminole people in Florida, known for his resistance against US forces during the Second Seminole War in the early 19th century.

Tariff of 1828

Known as the "Tariff of Abominations" by its critics, it was a protective tariff passed by Congress to protect industry in the northern United States, which adversely affected the southern economy.

Abomination

Something that causes disgust or hatred, often used in moral or religious contexts.

Peggy Eaton

A central figure in the Petticoat Affair, a 1830s scandal that affected the cabinet of U.S. President Andrew Jackson.