Epigenetic changes (such as changes in methylation state) be useful in phylogenetic analyses if they
A) are affected by temperatures the organism experiences.
B) are affected by the food consumed by the organism.
C) are inherited from parent to child.
D) are variable depending on the age of the organism.
E) can be altered by the microbiota.

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Epigenetic changes that are inherited from parent to child can be used in phylogenetic analyses as they provide information about the evolutionary relationships between species. Changes that are influenced by environmental factors (options A, B, D, and E) may not accurately reflect genetic relationships between organisms.

Epigenetic Changes (Such as Changes in Methylation State) Be Useful