As compared with parsimony, a major advantage of maximum likelihood methods is that they
A) are computationally easier.
B) can be used with molecular data.
C) incorporate more information about evolutionary change.
D) All of the above
E) None of the above

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Maximum likelihood methods incorporate more information about evolutionary change than parsimony, allowing for more accurate phylogenetic inferences. While maximum likelihood methods can be computationally intensive, they can still be used with molecular data.

As Compared with Parsimony, a Major Advantage of Maximum Likelihood