Which Statement About Monophyletic Groups Is True

Multiple Choice

Which statement about monophyletic groups is true?

A) They are distinct from clades.
B) They include all descendants of the common ancestor of the members of the group.
C) Exactly two "cuts" are required to remove a monophyletic group from a phylogenetic tree.
D) At least three "cuts" are required to remove a monophyletic group from a phylogenetic tree.
E) They are equivalent to paraphyletic groups.