In the Phylogenetic Studies, Researchers Added Mutagens Over the Course

question 114

Multiple Choice

In the phylogenetic studies, researchers added mutagens over the course of the studies. This method _______ the accuracy of the reconstruction, because the mutagen _______.

• A) calls into question; increases the amount of homoplasy
• B) calls into question; decreases the amount of homoplasy
• C) calls into question; increases the mutation rate
• D) confirms; increases the amount of homoplasy
• E) confirms; decreases the amount of homoplasy

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