Species that are not closely related and that do not share many anatomical similarities can still be placed together on the same phylogenetic tree by comparing their
A) plasmids.
B) mitochondrial genomes.
C) homologous genes that are poorly conserved.
D) homologous genes that are highly conserved.

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Highly conserved homologous genes are genes that have remained relatively unchanged throughout evolution, indicating a common ancestry. These genes can be used to place distantly related species on the same phylogenetic tree.

Species That Are Not Closely Related and That Do Not