Question

Classification based on chromosome number, structure and behaviour is called

• A. Chemotaxonomy
• B. Chromotaxonomy
• C. Cytotaxonomy
• D. Numerical taxonomy

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Cytotaxonomy

The study of the relationships and classification of organisms using both classical systematic techniques and comparative studies of chromosomes is known as cytotaxonomy. Chemotaxonomy is the classification of plants and animals based on similarities and differences in biochemical composition. Numerical taxonomy is a classification system in biological systematics which deals with the grouping by numerical methods of taxonomic units based on their character states.