Which of the following is NOT a principle or concept used in phylogeny construction? A) Descent with modification B) Homoplasy C) Artificial Selection D) Parsimony
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which of the four options listed is not a principle or concept used in the construction of phylogenies, which are the evolutionary relationships among species.
Answer
Artificial Selection
The final answer is C) Artificial Selection
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is C) Artificial Selection
More Information
Artificial selection is not normally used in the construction of phylogenies because it involves human intervention in breeding, rather than natural evolutionary processes.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming that artificial selection, because it is a form of evolution, is naturally used in phylogenies. Always consider the method's relevance to natural selection and evolutionary history.
Sources
- chapter 19+20 Flashcards - Easy Notecards - easynotecards.com
- Reconstructing trees: Parsimony - Understanding Evolution - evolution.berkeley.edu
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