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A phylogenetic tree is arranged (1 point)

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phenotypically from top to bottom.
phenotypically from top to bottom.

chronologically from top to bottom.
chronologically from top to bottom.

phenotypically from bottom to top.
phenotypically from bottom to top.

chronologically from bottom to top.

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A phylogenetic tree is typically arranged chronologically from bottom to top. The root of the tree represents the most recent common ancestor, while the tips (or branches) at the top represent the more derived species or groups. So, the correct response is:

chronologically from bottom to top.