When constructing a phylogenetic tree, we use an approach called parsimony. This refers to:

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Constructing a tree with the base of the tree having the common ancestor of all descendants.

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Constructing a tree with the most recent organisms at the tips of the tree.

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Constructing a tree with the fewest number of independent genetic events to take place.

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Constructing a tree with the exact number of independent genetic events to take place.

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