Which of the following is the primary basis for molecular phylogeny?
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Correct answer: Analysis of genetic material like DNA and RNA
Molecular phylogeny utilizes the sequences of nucleotides in DNA and RNA, or amino acids in proteins, to determine evolutionary relationships. This provides a more objective data set than phenotypic characteristics alone.
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