Which of the following statements about phylogenetic trees is false? Select one: a) Rotation of lineages around a node can change the meaning of a tree. b) A node is another word for a branching point. c) A phylogenetic tree is a representation of the history of evolutionary relationships among organisms or their genes. d) Phylogenetic trees can represent genes within species. e) All of the above are true; none is false.
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So, this statement is false. b) A node is indeed another word for a branching point. This statement is true. c) A phylogenetic tree is a representation of the history of evolutionary relationships among organisms or their genes. This statement is true. d) Show more…
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