Use the principle of parsimony and molecular genetic data to choose a phylogenetic tree for your hypothesis of how the extant species were derived from the ancestor.

A)Tree 1 requires the most mutations,making it the best choice.
B)Tree 1 requires the fewest mutations,making it the best choice.
C)Tree 2 requires the most mutations,making it the best choice.
D)Tree 2 requires the fewest mutations,making it the best choice.
E)Both trees are equally good because sequences A,B,C,and D are the same in both.

Question

Use the principle of parsimony and molecular genetic data to choose a phylogenetic tree for your hypothesis of how the extant species were derived from the ancestor.

A)Tree 1 requires the most mutations,making it the best choice. 
B)Tree 1 requires the fewest mutations,making it the best choice. 
C)Tree 2 requires the most mutations,making it the best choice. 
D)Tree 2 requires the fewest mutations,making it the best choice. 
E)Both trees are equally good because sequences A,B,C,and D are the same in both.

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The Answer is D

Use the Principle of Parsimony and Molecular Genetic Data to Choose