Why Does Phylogeny Predict a Hierarchical Classification System?

[SAT2400]

1 Question! (Phylogeny) HELP PLEASE~!

Homework Statement

QUestion:
Phylogeny predicts a hierarchical classification system because
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Homework Equations

related to descendents and ancestors..

The Attempt at a Solution

A talks about structural form, C is like naming? either C or E is the answer...but which is the best answer? and WHY? Please help!

 

[cepheid]

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[nucleargirl]

I'd say A seems to be the best answer. C doesn't make sense to me: just because organisms have cells in tissues in organs doesn't mean they are related. E... I don't think it is universally applicable - it depends how far you go back and what features you look at. I mean look at mammals, they don't have all the same functions nor live in the same habitats.
A makes sense: phylogeny is like a tree - the organisms on the twigs (the descendents) of a small branch (the common ancestor) will always be joined to a larger branch (the more ancient common ancestor).