Question

Organisms can be classified on the basis of their

• A. Similarities
• B. Differences
• C. Both
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Both

The correct option is C.

Explanation for the correct option:

1. Organisms can be classified based on their similarities as well as difference.
2. Organisms with similar characteristics are classified into same group.
3. Similarly, organisms with different characteristics are classified into different groups.
4. For example – Short plants less than four feet in height are put into herbs.
5. Those plants with medium and large height are put into shrubs and trees.

Thus, organisms can be classified based on both their similarities and differences.