Four of these characteristics describing a species play a role in phylogeny.Which one does not?
A) Number of digits
B) DNA sequence for a gene
C) Amino acid sequence of an enzyme
D) Number of petals
E) Number of individuals

Question

Four of these characteristics describing a species play a role in phylogeny.Which one does not?  
A) Number of digits
B) DNA sequence for a gene
C) Amino acid sequence of an enzyme
D) Number of petals
E) Number of individuals

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The number of individuals in a species does not play a role in determining phylogenetic relationships, which are based on genetic, morphological, and other biological characteristics rather than population size.

Four of These Characteristics Describing a Species Play a Role