Phylogenetic Classification and Numerical Taxonomy

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Match the following classification systems with their characteristics:

Phylogenetic classification = based on evolutionary relationships Numerical Taxonomy = uses chemical constituents of the plant Cytotaxonomy = based on cytological information Chemotaxonomy = based on numerical codes and characters

Match the following sources of information with their uses in classification:

Fossil evidence = supports phylogenetic classification Chromosome number = used in cytological information Chemical constituents = used in chemotaxonomy Numerical codes = used in numerical taxonomy

Match the following classification methods with their advantages:

Numerical Taxonomy = considers hundreds of characters Cytotaxonomy = resolves confusions in classification Phylogenetic classification = based on evolutionary relationships Chemotaxonomy = gives equal importance to each character

Match the following terms with their meanings:

<p>Taxa = group of organisms with a common ancestor Cytotaxonomy = study of chemical constituents of plants Chemotaxonomy = study of cytological information Phylogenetic classification = study of numerical codes and characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following tools with their uses in classification:

<p>Computers = used in numerical taxonomy Chromosomes = used in cytological information Chemical tests = used in chemotaxonomy Fossil records = used in phylogenetic classification</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Phylogenetic Classification

Classification systems based on evolutionary relationships between organisms are currently acceptable, assuming a common ancestor for organisms within the same taxa.

Resolving Classification Difficulties

Information from multiple sources is used to resolve classification difficulties, particularly when fossil evidence is lacking.

Numerical Taxonomy

Numerical Taxonomy is a method that uses computers to analyze all observable characteristics of an organism.
Each characteristic is assigned a number and code, and data is processed to give equal importance to each character.
Hundreds of characteristics can be considered simultaneously using this method.

Additional Taxonomic Approaches

Cytotaxonomy: uses cytological information such as chromosome number, structure, and behavior to resolve classification difficulties.
Chemotaxonomy: uses the chemical constituents of plants to resolve classification confusions.