Modern Systematics Constructs Clades and Evolutionary Relationships on the Basis

Question

Modern systematics constructs clades and evolutionary relationships on the basis of
A) whether or not an organism reproduces sexually.
B) fossils.
C) mating behaviors.
D) anatomical similarities.
E) genetic similarities.

Accepted Answer

Modern systematics primarily uses genetic similarities to construct clades and determine evolutionary relationships, as genetic data provides a more accurate and detailed understanding of the evolutionary history and relatedness of organisms.