According to the Principle of Parsimony, the Best Phylogenetic Hypothesis

question 112

Multiple Choice

According to the principle of parsimony, the best phylogenetic hypothesis is the one that requires the

• A) fewest homologies.
• B) most homoplasies.
• C) fewest homoplasies.
• D) most clades.
• E) fewest clades.

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Definitions:

Aggregate Supply Curve

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Price Level

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Consumer Price Index

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