The disadvantages of using distance methods to construct trees include the fact that
A)distance methods lack any sort of underlying evolutionary model.
B)the assumption is made that similarity is a reflection of homology.
C)Both of the above
D)None of the above

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The statement in option A is true as distance methods do not have any underlying evolutionary model. The statement in option B is also true as distance methods assume that similarity reflects homology, which is not always the case. Therefore, both options A and B are correct, making option C the correct answer. Option D is incorrect as both A and B are true.

The Disadvantages of Using Distance Methods to Construct Trees Include