The Term Parsimony Implies That

question 10

Multiple Choice

The term parsimony implies that

• A) the three-domain system is superior to the five-kingdom system of classification.
• B) molecular data are more accurate in implying evolutionary relationships than homology.
• C) the fewer assumptions that are made, the more probable the conclusion.
• D) smaller clades are more accurate than larger clades.
• E) shared derived traits shared by fewer organisms are more correct than those shared by more organisms.

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