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:

Horizontal Analysis

An analytical method in financial statements analysis where amounts in a series of financial statements are compared line by line to detect changes and trends over different periods.

Vertical Analyses

An accounting method where each entry in a financial statement is listed as a percentage of another item to analyze relative size and composition.

Horizontal Analyses

Analysis technique for financial statements that evaluates changes in financial information over multiple reporting periods using percentage or absolute comparisons to find growth or decline trends.

Financial Statements

Reports that summarize the financial performance and position of a business, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.