Multiple Choice
The study of phylogeny predominantly aims to
A) understand the branching relationships of populations as they give rise to descendant populations over time.
B) uncover evidence for natural selection.
C) provide a theoretical basis for Darwin's idea of a branching pattern of descent with modification.
D) classify organisms based on similarity.
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