Which of the Following Statements About Evolutionary Trees Is Accurate

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about evolutionary trees is accurate?

• A) Evolutionary trees are considered evolutionary hypotheses.
• B) Evolutionary trees are considered evolutionary theories.
• C) Evolutionary trees are developed when they are confirmed by fossil evidence.
• D) Evolutionary trees cannot be tested by gathering more evidence.

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Definitions:

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