Phylogenetic Classification Systems
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Phylogenetic Classification Systems

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Which type of classification system is currently acceptable?

  • Cytotaxonomy
  • Phylogenetic classification (correct)
  • Chemotaxonomy
  • Numerical classification

    • What assumption does phylogenetic classification make?

  • Organisms in the same taxa have similar characteristics
  • Organisms in the same taxa have different ancestors
  • Organisms in the same taxa have no relation to each other
  • Organisms in the same taxa have a common ancestor (correct)

    • What is Numerical Taxonomy based on?

  • Fossil evidence
  • All observable characteristics (correct)
  • Cytological information
  • Chemical constituents of the plant

    • What does Cytotaxonomy use to resolve confusions?

    <p>Cytological information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of using computers in Numerical Taxonomy?

    <p>Easily processing hundreds of characters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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