Question

Choose the incorrect statement about numerical taxonomy.

• A. It takes into account all observable characteristics
• B. Hundreds of characters can be considered at a time
• C. Cannot be carried out using softwares
• D. Each character is given equal weightage

Answer 1

The correct option is C Cannot be carried out using softwares

Numerical taxonomy is a classification system in biological systematics which deals with the analysis of all observable characters by assigning numbers and codes to the characters.
All observable characteristcs are considered here and given equal weightage. This methods can be used to analyse hundreds of characters simultaneously. This process is carried out easily using computer based softwares.