Why are molecular characteristics the choice for modern phylogenetic analysis over morphological traits?
A. I. They generate a shorter tree than the morphological traits
B. II. They generate a longer tree than the morphological traits
C. III. There are more molecular characters to draw relationships from
D. IV.Molecular characters are more objective.
E. V.Morphological trees are obsolete
F. All of the above
G. I, III, IV, V
H. III, IV, & V
J. III & IV
Answer: J. III & IV
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