The basic conceptual approach to phylogenetic tree building involves
A)the process of collecting information about character states.
B)the process of selecting taxa for inclusion in the tree.
C)the logic that species with many character states in common are more closely related than those without.
D)All of the above
E)None of the above

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The basic conceptual approach to phylogenetic tree building involves collecting information about character states, selecting taxa for inclusion in the tree, and applying the logic that species with many character states in common are more closely related than those without. Therefore, all of the above options are essential in building a phylogenetic tree.

The Basic Conceptual Approach to Phylogenetic Tree Building Involves