Which of the following criteria is most useful in determining whether two organisms are related?
A)Both ferment lactose.
B)Both are gram-positive.
C)Both are motile.
D)Both are aerobic.

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Gram-positive characteristic is more indicative of a closer relationship between organisms because it reflects a fundamental aspect of their cell wall structure, which is more conserved and indicative of evolutionary relationships.

Which of the Following Criteria Is Most Useful in Determining