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

question 32

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) Two of the responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Greatest Common Factor

The largest number that divides two or more numbers without leaving a remainder, used in simplifying fractions.

Numerator

The top number in a fraction that indicates how many parts of a whole are taken.

Denominator

The bottom number in a fraction, representing the total number of parts the whole is divided into.