What is the purpose of a phylogenetic tree? a. to organize and name organisms into specific categories b. The taxonomy is used to organize and name organisms into specific categories. c. to show the evolutionary pathways and connections among organisms d. to show geographic or behavioral factors
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It is not primarily used for organizing and naming organisms into specific categories (that would be taxonomy). So, we can eliminate options a and b. Now, we are left with options c and d. A phylogenetic tree does show the evolutionary pathways and connections Show more…
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