Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Using Molecular

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of using molecular data rather than morphological data for phylogenetic analysis?

• A) Molecular data can be gathered in the lab, while morphological data must be gathered in the field.
• B) Molecular data is based on genetic relationships rather than morphological similarities.
• C) Morphological changes usually do not result from molecular changes.
• D) Some phyla vary too widely in morphological characteristics to be classified accurately.

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