Question

John Ray system of classification is considered to be a natural system of classification as it is based on

• A. The natural relationships between the organisms
• B. Few arbitrary characters
• C. The DNA structures
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

John Ray was a naturalist and botanist who contributed significantly to the classification and taxonomy. The basis of his classification was all structural characters as well as internal anatomy. The evolutionary structures were used for the classification of the animals and study their relationships. The arbitrary or the adaptive characters are taken into account. The DNA structure of the related organisms is studied to predict the relationships.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.