Question

Classification based on features like chromosome number, structure and behaviour is called

• A. chemotaxonomy
• B. cytotaxonomy
• C. phylogeny
• D. numerical taxonomy

Answer 1

The correct option is B cytotaxonomy

Cytotaxonomy is the branch of biology dealing with the relationships and classification of organisms using comparative studies of chromosomes during meiosis.

Chemotaxonomy is the classification of plants and animals based on similarities and differences in biochemical composition.

Numerical taxonomy uses computational numerical methods to study and classify organisms.

Phylogeny studies the evolutionary relationships of organisms and applies it in classifying them.