In the Phylogenetic Studies, Researchers Added Mutagens Over the Course

Multiple Choice

In the phylogenetic studies, researchers added mutagens over the course of the studies. This method _______ the accuracy of the reconstruction, because the mutagen _______.

A) calls into question; increases the amount of homoplasy
B) calls into question; decreases the amount of homoplasy
C) calls into question; increases the mutation rate
D) confirms; increases the amount of homoplasy
E) confirms; decreases the amount of homoplasy