Once we have used character data to infer a tree, how can we be certain this tree is correct?

a. We can't; we can only estimate a ‘best fit.'
b. We can test statistical confidence that the tree or some portion of it is correct.
c. In most cases, we can ascertain whether our tree is correct with 95% confidence.
d. All of the above.
e. None of the above.


B

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