Which Statement About Phylogenetic Trees Is False

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which statement about phylogenetic trees is false?

• A) Rotation of lineages around a node can change the meaning of a tree.
• B) "Node" is another word for "branching point."
• C) A phylogenetic tree is a representation of the history of evolutionary relationships among organisms or their genes.
• D) Phylogenetic trees can represent genes within species.
• E) All lineages can be traced back to the root of the tree.

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