In the Construction of a Phylogenetic Tree, a ________ Considers

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the construction of a phylogenetic tree, a ________ considers the overall similarities among a group of species without trying to understand their evolutionary history, whereas a ________ considers the possible pathways of evolution to find the best possible tree.

• A) cladistic approach; phenetic approach
• B) phenetic approach; cladistic approach
• C) shared derived character; ancestral character
• D) ancestral character; shared derived character

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Definitions:

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