Eukaryotes that are not closely related and that do not share many anatomical similarities can still be placed together on the same phylogenetic tree. Which of the following approaches would be most appropriate for doing this?
A) by comparing their plasmids
B) by comparing their mitochondrial genomes
C) by comparing their homologous genes that are poorly conserved
D) by comparing their homologous genes that are highly conserved

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Comparing highly conserved homologous genes across different eukaryotes is a reliable method for constructing phylogenetic trees, as these genes are likely to have been preserved from a common ancestor, reflecting evolutionary relationships despite the lack of close anatomical similarities.

Eukaryotes That Are Not Closely Related and That Do Not