In the Construction of a Phylogenetic Tree, a ________ Considers

Multiple Choice

In the construction of a phylogenetic tree, a ________ considers the overall similarities among a group of species without trying to understand their evolutionary history, whereas a ________ considers the possible pathways of evolution to find the best possible tree.

A) cladistic approach; phenetic approach
B) phenetic approach; cladistic approach
C) shared derived character; ancestral character
D) ancestral character; shared derived character