Question

Which one of the following methods is used to test the significance of a predicted phylogeny?

• A. Bootstrap
• B. Maximum likelihood
• C. Maximum parsimony
• D. Minimum evolution

Hint:

Bootstrap values above 70% generally indicate good support for a phylogenetic branch.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Bootstrap is a resampling-based statistical technique used to test how reliable a predicted phylogenetic tree is.
The dataset is repeatedly resampled, and new trees are constructed. The proportion of times a branch appears across these trees gives its bootstrap support value.
High bootstrap values indicate strong confidence in the predicted evolutionary relationships.