What Is a Major Advantage of Maximum Likelihood Methods as Compared

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is a major advantage of maximum likelihood methods as compared with parsimony methods?

• A) Maximum likelihood methods are computationally easier.
• B) Maximum likelihood methods can be used with molecular data.
• C) Unlike parsimony methods,maximum likelihood methods can be used for studying relationships among very similar organisms.
• D) Unlike parsimony methods,maximum likelihood methods can be used for studying relationships among distantly related organisms.
• E) Maximum likelihood methods incorporate more information about evolutionary change.

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