Based on the Phylogenetic Tree in the Figure Given Below

question 50

Multiple Choice

Based on the phylogenetic tree in the figure given below, which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The most recent common ancestor of Excavata is older than that of SAR.
• B) The most recent common ancestor of red algae and plants is older than that of nucleariids and fungi.
• C) The most basal (first to diverge) eukaryotic supergroup cannot be determined.
• D) Excavata is the most basal eukaryotic supergroup.

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