Imagine that a phylogeny was developed for a group of mammals based on bone structure. Which of the following statements would be a reasonable prediction about a phylogeny for the same group of species based on similarities and differences in the structure of a particular enzyme?
A) The same phylogeny would be unlikely.
B) The same phylogeny would be predicted.
C) No prediction could be made.
D) The amino acid sequence would be identical in all species.

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Bone structure and enzyme structure are different types of data sets and may not necessarily reflect the same evolutionary relationships. Therefore, it is unlikely that the same phylogeny would be predicted.

Imagine That a Phylogeny Was Developed for a Group of Mammals