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Dividing organisms into groups or classes on the basis of similarities and dissimilarities is

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taxonomy
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classification
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systematics
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nomenclature
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Solution

The correct option is B classification
Taxonomy is the branch of biology that deals with the classification of organisms.
Grouping organisms on the basis of their similarities and dissimilarities is called classification.
The process of giving name to an organism is called nomenclature.
Systematics is the branch of biology that deals with classification and nomenclature.

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