Question

Phenetic classification is based on

• A. The ancestral lineage of existing organisms
• B. Observable characteristics of existing organisms
• C. Dendrograms based on DNA characteristics
• D. Sexual characteristics

Answer 1

The correct option is B Observable characteristics of existing organisms

Classification is defined as grouping of organism on the basis of similarities and differences. The branch of science which deals with system of classification and nomenclature is known as taxonomy.

Phenetic classification is a type of numerical taxonomy. In this type of classification, the organisms are arranged according to overall similarity of existing organisms based on observable characters irrespective of their evolutionary history.

So, the correct answer is option B.