Question

In a taxonomy, the first step is

• A. Identification
• B. Nomenclature
• C. Classification
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Identification

Taxonomy is the branch of science that deals with principles, rules and procedure of classification of organisms based on their similarities and dissimilarities. Since identification and nomenclature is the prerequisite for classification; the first step in taxonomy is identification followed by nomenclature and then classification. So, option A is the correct answer.