Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Rationale for Applying

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the rationale for applying the principle of maximum parsimony in constructing phylogenetic trees?

A) Parsimony allows the researcher to "root" the tree.
B) For trees based on morphology, the most parsimonious tree requires the fewest evolutionary events.
C) The principal of analogy validates the principle of parsimony.
D) The outgroup roots the tree, allowing the principle of parsimony to be applied.