Figure 23-2 -In the Phylogenetic Tree in Figure 23-2, Which Branch Identifies

question 29

Multiple Choice

Figure 23-2
-In the phylogenetic tree in Figure 23-2, which branch identifies the common ancestor of all modern organisms?

• A) branch A
• B) branch B
• C) branch C
• D) branch D

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