Evolutionary Biologists Have Developed a Phylogeny for a Group of Mammals

question 58

Multiple Choice

Evolutionary biologists have developed a phylogeny for a group of mammals based on bone structure. Which of the following statements best predicts the phylogeny for the same group of mammals based on similarities and differences in the structure of a particular enzyme?

• A) The phylogeny would be different than the phylogeny based on bone structure.
• B) The phylogeny would be the same as the phylogeny based on bone structure.
• C) No prediction regarding the phylogeny could be made.
• D) The amino acid sequence for this particular enzyme would be identical in all species.

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