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One difference between a family tree and a phylogenetic tree is (1 point)
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a family tree includes only humans, while a phylogenetic tree includes only nonhumans.
a family tree includes only humans, while a phylogenetic tree includes only nonhumans.
a family tree includes animals and plants, while a phylogenetic tree includes only animals.
a family tree includes animals and plants, while a phylogenetic tree includes only animals.
a family tree includes one subset of a single species, while a phylogenetic tree includes multiple species.
a family tree includes one subset of a single species, while a phylogenetic tree includes multiple species.
a family tree includes multiple species, while a phylogenetic tree includes one subset of a single species.
a family tree includes multiple species, while a phylogenetic tree includes one subset of a single species.
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The correct response to the question about the difference between a family tree and a phylogenetic tree is:
a family tree includes one subset of a single species, while a phylogenetic tree includes multiple species.
Family trees typically show relationships among individuals within a species or a specific lineage, while phylogenetic trees illustrate the evolutionary relationships among multiple species.
