Systems of Classification

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Systems of Classification: Overview

This topic sheds light on the different systems of classifying living organisms. It explains the rules and regulations followed to distinguish their grade. It also explains the techniques involved in their classification.

Important Questions on Systems of Classification

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Each character of an organism is given equal importance in phenetic system of classification.

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Phenetic system of classification is based on the 

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The phenetic system of classification is based on the evolutionary relationship of organisms.

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Define a phenetic system of classification.

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What is chemotaxonomy.

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Fill in the blank with the correct answer from the bracket.

_____ is the system of classification that uses the chemical constituents of the organisms. (Cytotaxonomy, Chemotaxonomy, Numerical taxonomy)

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Phylogenetic system of classification is proposed by

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Classifying organisms on the basis of descent from a common ancestor is called phylogenetic classification.

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Phylogenetic classification system generates trees called _____.

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Write a short note on phylogenetic system of classification.

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The classification based on maximum morphological characters and form relationships (similarities and dissimilarities) is called
 

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Floral features are commonly used for identification of angiosperms because

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Which of the following taxonomist described classification of plant kingdom in "Families of flowering plants"

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The third name of the trinomial nomenclature is of

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In Botanical nomenclature of plants

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The science of naming the plant is known as

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Natural system of classification is given by

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Numerical taxonomy: 

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Which of the following statements is incorrect for the reason of opting scientific names over vernacular names?

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Which of the following taxonomist describes classification of plant kingdom in "Families of flowering plants".