In the Unweighted Pair Group Method (UPGMA)of Determining Evolutionary Relationships

question 1

Multiple Choice

In the unweighted pair group method (UPGMA) of determining evolutionary relationships,

• A)each set of taxa is connected by the shortest genetic distance.
• B)a constant rate of evolution across all lineages is assumed.
• C)a distance matrix is first constructed.
• D)A and B only
• E)A,B,and C

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