Which of the Following Statements Is Accurate with Regard to a Phylogeny

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is accurate with regard to a phylogeny, as represented by a phylogenetic tree?

• A) Descendant groups (branches) from the same node likely share many derived characters.
• B) A monophyletic group can be properly based on convergent features.
• C) The ancestral group often has all the derived characters of the descendant species.
• D) Shared ancestral characters are excellent traits to use in developing a phylogeny.

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