Bootstrap resampling
A) can be used with any approach for phylogenetic inference.
B) can only be used with the model-based tree-building methods of maximum likelihood and Bayesian inference.
C) must be used before a tree is constructed to ensure an accurate outcome.
D) is used to determine the minimum number of character changes necessary to explain a given tree.

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Bootstrap resampling is a general technique that can be applied across different methods of phylogenetic inference to assess the reliability of the inferred trees. It involves repeatedly resampling the data and reconstructing trees to see how tree topology might vary, thereby providing a measure of support for different branches of the tree. This technique is not limited to model-based methods like maximum likelihood or Bayesian inference, nor is it a prerequisite for accurate tree construction or specifically used to determine character changes.

Bootstrap Resampling