Experimental evolution studies using bacteriophages have been most useful in showing that
A) environmentally influenced traits are not useful in phylogenetic analysis.
B) mutagens decrease the level of homoplasy.
C) the methods used to reconstruct phylogenies are generally reliable.
D) developmental stages can be useful in reconstructing phylogenies.
E) phylogenetic approaches can be used to solve crimes.

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Experimental evolution studies with bacteriophages have demonstrated the reliability of phylogenetic reconstruction methods by showing how evolutionary changes can be tracked and analyzed over time, thus supporting the general reliability of these methods in understanding evolutionary relationships.

Experimental Evolution Studies Using Bacteriophages Have Been Most Useful in Showing