The following steps are used to construct a cladogram that best reflects the evolutionary relationships of a group of species.If you arranged these steps from first to last,which step would be last?
A)polarize the characters
B)establish the character states
C)gather data on characters to be used
D)apply the principle of parsimony
E)select an outgroup

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Applying the principle of parsimony is the last step in constructing a cladogram as it involves choosing the simplest explanation for the evolutionary relationships among the species based on the gathered data and character states. The other steps must be completed before applying the principle of parsimony.

The Following Steps Are Used to Construct a Cladogram That