You Are Given a Character Matrix for Four Different Taxa

question 90

Multiple Choice

You are given a character matrix for four different taxa showing character states for eight different morphologic characters. How many alternative phylogenetic hypotheses can be generated with the four taxa?

• A)3
• B)12
• C)15
• D)24
• E)32

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