Which statement regarding classification groups is false?
A) Monophyletic groups contain descendants of only a single ancestor.
B) Polyphyletic groups contain members that do not share the same common ancestor.
C) Paraphyletic groups contain some, but not all, of the descendants of a particular ancestor.
D) Modern classifications should contain polyphyletic groups.
E) Taxonomists agree polyphyletic groups are inappropriate taxonomic units.

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Modern classifications should not contain polyphyletic groups. Polyphyletic groups do not reflect evolutionary relationships and therefore do not provide useful information for understanding the diversity of life. Taxonomists generally agree that polyphyletic groups should be avoided in classification.

Which Statement Regarding Classification Groups Is False