In the unweighted pair group method (UPGMA) of determining evolutionary relationships,
A) a distance matrix is first constructed.
B) a constant rate of evolution across all lineages is assumed.
C) each set of taxa is connected by the shortest genetic distance.
D) A, B, and C
E) A and B only

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UPGMA is a hierarchical clustering method that uses a distance matrix to determine evolutionary relationships. It assumes a constant rate of evolution across all lineages and connects each set of taxa by the shortest genetic distance.

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