Cladograms (A Type of Phylogenetic Tree)constructed from Evidence from Molecular

question 1

Multiple Choice

Cladograms (a type of phylogenetic tree) constructed from evidence from molecular systematics are based on similarities in

• A) morphology.
• B) the pattern of embryological development.
• C) biochemical pathways.
• D) habitat and lifestyle choices.
• E) mutations to homologous genes.

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