A consensus tree consists of a cladogram
A) based on morphological characteristics.
B) that summarizes evolutionary relationships among organisms using data from multiple different gene sequences.
C) showing lateral gene transfer for a single gene.
D) showing the evolutionary relationships among organisms based on a single DNA sequence.
E) based on molecular and biochemical features.

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A consensus tree summarizes evolutionary relationships among organisms using data from multiple different gene sequences. It is not based solely on morphological characteristics, a single DNA sequence, or lateral gene transfer for a single gene. It may include molecular and biochemical features, but the defining aspect is the use of multiple gene sequences to generate the tree.

A Consensus Tree Consists of a Cladogram