Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Phylogenetic Trees

question 152

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding phylogenetic trees?

• A)Phylogenetic trees are only constructed based on morphological data; molecular data (even for viruses)is never used in the construction of such trees.
• B)As synapomorphies only occur for morphological characters, molecular sequence synapomorphies cannot be used to construct phylogenetic trees.
• C)Both morphological and molecular synapomorphies can be used to construct phylogenetic trees.
• D)Phylogenetic trees based on molecular sequence data always assume that the rate of evolution varies between different organisms.
• E)Phylogenetic trees are always constructed based on morphological or molecular sequence data  never both.

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Definitions:

Scripted Order

A scripted order refers to a predetermined sequence of actions or events, often used in the context of routines, performances, or programming.

Scrambled Order

An arrangement of items or information in a non-sequential, non-logical sequence, typically making it difficult to process or understand without reordering.

Proper Order

A principle or state wherein components or steps are arranged in a sequence that follows a logical or prescribed pattern, often critical for processes and procedures.