The Principle of Parsimony Refers To

question 12

Multiple Choice

The principle of parsimony refers to:

• A)the most complicated explanation involving the smallest number of evolutionary changes.
• B)the most complicated explanation involving the largest number of evolutionary changes.
• C)the simplest explanation involving the smallest number of evolutionary changes.
• D)the simplest explanation involving the largest number of evolutionary changes.
• E)explanations that support your hypothesis.

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