Question

This phylogenic tree shows the changes in bacterial species from the ancestral species to the most current split in the modern classification system. This tree supports the theory that

Answer 1

Answer:When we draw a phylogenetic tree, we are representing our best hypothesis about how a set of species (or other groups) evolved from a common ancestor^1

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start superscript, 1, end superscript. As we'll explore further in the article on building trees, this hypothesis is based on information we’ve collected about our set of species – things like their physical features and the DNA sequences of their genes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: Speciation results in biodiversity.

Explanation: The tree supports the theory that speciation leads to biodiversity. Although the other statements may be true, they are not supported by the tree.