A phylogenetic tree is constructed for 5 species using DNA sequences. Which species is the closest relative of Species 1?
A. Species 2: AGTCG
B. Species 3: TTTTG
C. Species 4: CGCTG
D. Species 5: CATAG
Answer: B. Species 3: TTTTG
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