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Which type of compounds are mentioned as having little diagnostic value in taxonomic studies?
Which type of compounds are mentioned as having little diagnostic value in taxonomic studies?
- Isoprenoids and characteristic glycosides
- Coniine and pharmaceutical compounds
- Essential amino acids and common sugars (correct)
- Alkaloids and flavonoids
What has recent research illustrated the correspondence of in the delineation of closely related plant species and chemotypes?
What has recent research illustrated the correspondence of in the delineation of closely related plant species and chemotypes?
- Phytohormones and secondary metabolites
- Cell wall structure and photosynthetic pigments
- Genetic profiles and chemical constituents (correct)
- Chlorophyll content and root exudates
What has been demonstrated as valuable in the chemotaxonomic analyses of Acacia gum exudates?
What has been demonstrated as valuable in the chemotaxonomic analyses of Acacia gum exudates?
- Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
- Mass spectrometry
- Immunological tests (correct)
- Chromatographic separation techniques
What is the main concern regarding the stability of the taxonomic system?
What is the main concern regarding the stability of the taxonomic system?
In the context of phylogenetic classifications, what do taxa with less well-defined boundaries imply?
In the context of phylogenetic classifications, what do taxa with less well-defined boundaries imply?
What is the primary consideration for a taxonomist when deciding whether to give each character equal value?
What is the primary consideration for a taxonomist when deciding whether to give each character equal value?
What type of characters are potentially available for building up a classification of the plant kingdom?
What type of characters are potentially available for building up a classification of the plant kingdom?
What does the first letter of the botanical name represent in Linnaeus' binomial system?
What does the first letter of the botanical name represent in Linnaeus' binomial system?
In which case is it possible to write the species in capital letters according to the text?
In which case is it possible to write the species in capital letters according to the text?
What does the specific name (species) usually indicate about the plant?
What does the specific name (species) usually indicate about the plant?
What does 'belladonna' mean in the botanical name Atropa belladonna?
What does 'belladonna' mean in the botanical name Atropa belladonna?
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