Explain which of the JukesCantor distance and the Kimura 2pa

Explain which of the Jukes-Cantor distance and the Kimura 2-parameter distance is likely to be a more reasonable measure.

Solution

Of the Jukes-Cantor distance and the Kimura 2-parameter distance, Kimura 2-parameter distance is likely to be a more reasonable measure.

In Kimura 2-parameter distance: The beta and gamma are different where beta being more than of gamma.(beta > gamma)

if JC is considered, then beta = gamma (each equals to alpha/3).

So Kimura 2-parameter distance is more likely to be reasonable.