When Several Possible Phylogenetic Trees Can Be Produced from a Data

question 36

Multiple Choice

When several possible phylogenetic trees can be produced from a data set, the MOST parsimonious tree is the one that shows the:

• A)smallest number of evolutionary changes.
• B)largest number of nodes.
• C)largest number of analogous characteristics.
• D)smallest number of synapomorphies.
• E)smallest number of branches.

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