How Can a Phylogenetic Tree Be Used to Make Predictions

question 24

Multiple Choice

How can a phylogenetic tree be used to make predictions?

• A)Features found in one clade are likely to be found in other clades inhabiting different environments.
• B)Features shared between two groups are likely to have been present in their common ancestor.
• C)Current trends of evolution will continue into the future.Complex models can be used to accurately predict future branching patterns and the nature of future adaptations.
• D)An existing organism's characteristics can be confidently assumed to fit the patterns in the tree.This procedure eliminates the need to collect data about organisms through direct observation or sampling.

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