Biological Classification Question 5
5. A system of classification in which a large number of traits are considered, is
(a) artificial system
(b) synthetic system
(c) natural system
(d) phylogenetic system
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Answer : c
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(c) Artificial system of classification is based on comparison of one or a few characters. A system based upon a large no. of natural characters or traits is natural system of classification. Proposed by de Jussieu, phylogenetic system of classification indicates the evolutionary or phylogenetic relationship of organisms.
