Which is the best definition of a phylogenetic tree?

A) a table of classification that is based only on physical characteristics

B) eight levels of taxonomic categories that are used to classify organisms

C) a branching chart that depicts evolutionary relationship among organisms

D) organisms organized based on structure and genetic comparisons

A phylogenetic tree is a branching diagram or " tree " showing the inferred evolutionary relationships among various biological species or other entities-their phylogeny - based upon similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

So the best choice is C) a branching chart that depicts evolutionary relationship among organisms