Question

In the classification of plants, the term cladistics refers to the

• A. Phylogenetic classification
• B. Sexual classification
• C. Artifical classification
• D. Natural classification
• E. Binomial classification

Answer 1

The correct option is A Phylogenetic classification

Cladistics is the branch of science which studies the phylogeny and relationship of the different organisms. The organisms which have evolved from the same ancestor and the related organisms can be studied on the basis of their similarities and differences. The cladistics help in the development of the cladogram which shows the tree with related organisms.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.