The Figure Shows Six Pairwise Genetic Distances Among Four Species

question 46

Multiple Choice

The figure shows six pairwise genetic distances among four species (A, B, C, and D) . Which of the following would be grouped as sister taxa on a tree constructed using distance measurements? A


B

• A) Species A and B
• B) Species A and D
• C) Species B and C
• D) Species B and D

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Definitions:

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