The _______ of a phylogenetic tree represents the common ancestor, the _______ represent places where lineages diverge, and the _______ axis represents time. Assume that the tree is oriented as described in the textbook.
A) node; roots; horizontal
B) root; nodes; vertical
C) root; branches; horizontal
D) root; nodes; horizontal
E) root; branches; vertical

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The root of a phylogenetic tree represents the common ancestor, the nodes represent places where lineages diverge, and the horizontal axis represents time.

The _______ of a Phylogenetic Tree Represents the Common Ancestor