In a Phylogenetic Reconstruction Experiment by Hillis Et Al

Multiple Choice

In a phylogenetic reconstruction experiment by Hillis et al., researchers used a viral culture, adding mutagens over the course of the experiment.This method _______ the accuracy of the reconstruction, because the mutagen _______ the amount of change and the degree of homoplasy that is typical of organisms measured in average phylogenetic analyses.

A) calls into question; increases
B) calls into question; decreases
C) calls into question; maintains
D) confirms; increases
E) confirms; maintains