Which One of the Following Statements About Molecular Systematics and Its

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about molecular systematics and its role in the classification of animals is false?

• A)Clades consist of monophyletic taxa sharing the same gene sequences.
• B)Different molecules sometimes support different taxonomic relationships.
• C)Molecular data suggests that arthropods and annelids are part of the same clade.
• D)Molecular data suggests that a new group of "molting" animals,the Ecdysozoa,is monophyletic.
• E)Combining data from many different molecules gives the best picture of phylogenetic relationships.

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