D. A characteristic found in all of the selected organisms.
Having a characteristic that is present in all of the selected organisms allows for comparisons to be made across all species, providing a common basis for constructing the phylogenetic tree. This shared characteristic can help establish the relationships between different organisms and determine their evolutionary history.
Which type of characteristic would be MOST helpful in constructing a phylogenetic tree?
A. A characteristic found in none of the selected organisms.
B. A characteristic found in one of the selected organisms.
C. A characteristic found in 2-5 of the selected organisms.
D. A characteristic found in all of the selected organisms.
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