Use the Principle of Parsimony and Molecular Genetic Data to Choose

Multiple Choice

Use the principle of parsimony and molecular genetic data to choose a phylogenetic tree for your
hypothesis of how the species were derived from the ancestor.

A) Tree 1 requires the most mutations therefore it would be the best choice.
B) Tree 2 requires 4 mutations while Tree 1 requires 6 mutations therefore Tree 2 would be the best choice.
C) Tree 2 requires the least mutations, therefore it would be the best choice.
D) Tree 2 requires 5 mutations while Tree 1 requires 7 mutations therefore Tree 2, with the least mutations, would be the best choice.
E) Tree 1 requires 7 mutations and Tree 2 requires 4 mutations, therefore Tree 2 would be the best choice.