Scientists group species on an evolutionary tree that is based on
A) the fossil record.
B) physical structures.
C) genomic sequencing.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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Scientists group species on an evolutionary tree based on all three of the options listed: the fossil record, physical structures, and genomic sequencing. The fossil record provides evidence of species that have lived in the past, physical structures can reveal similarities and differences between species, and genomic sequencing allows for comparisons of DNA to determine how closely related two species are.

Scientists Group Species on an Evolutionary Tree That Is Based