Which of the following is untrue regarding the Distance analysis programs in PHYLIP? Options: A . &nbspFITCH estimates a phylogenetic tree assuming additivity of branch lengths B . &nbspFITCH uses the Fitch-Margoliash method C . &nbspFITCH assumes a molecular clock but KITSCH does not D . &nbspNEIGHBOR estimates phylogenies using the neighbor-joining or unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean (UPGMA)

Which of the following is untrue regarding the Distance analysis programs in PHY

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Which of the following is untrue regarding the Distance analysis programs in PHYLIP?

Options:

A . FITCH estimates a phylogenetic tree assuming additivity of branch lengths

B . FITCH uses the Fitch-Margoliash method

C . FITCH assumes a molecular clock but KITSCH does not

D . NEIGHBOR estimates phylogenies using the neighbor-joining or unweighted pair group method with arithmetic mean (UPGMA)

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c).FITCH assumes a molecular clock but KITSCH does not

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