Multiple Choice
Refer to the phylogenetic tree shown in below. Which of the following statements is true? 
A) The tree is polyphyletic.
B) The tree is based on homoplastic traits.
C) The mouse is the sister species to the chimpanzee.
D) The lizard is more closely related to the salamander than to the crocodile.
E) The lamprey is the outgroup because it is not a vertebrate.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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