Four Different Phylogenetic Trees of a Group of Salamanders Have

question 27

Multiple Choice

Four different phylogenetic trees of a group of salamanders have been proposed.Trees A and B each require 12 homoplasies, but tree A requires 14 synapomorphies and tree B requires 13 synapomorphies.Tree C requires 15 homoplasies and 13 synapomorphies.Finally, tree D requires 10 homoplasies and 15 synapomorphies.According to the principle of parsimony, which tree(s) is/are the most accurate?

• A) Tree A only
• B) Tree B only
• C) Tree C only
• D) Tree D only
• E) Both tree A and tree B

---

Definitions:

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts that a company owes to others, which must be settled over time.

Revenue

The total amount of money earned by a business from its operational activities, before any expenses are subtracted.

Equipment Account

An account on a company's balance sheet that reports the value of the equipment that the company owns.

Beginning Balance

The amount of money in an account at the start of a new accounting period.