Question

Practical purpose of taxonomy or classification is

• A. To facilitate the identification of unknown species
• B. To explain the origin of organisms
• C. To know the evolutionary history
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Biological classification is the arrangement of organisms into categories that express their phylogeny or line of descent, based on information, such as structure, development, biochemical or physiological functions and evolutionary history of organisms. The purpose of such a classification is to provide a clear and practical way to organise and communicate information about organisms, thereby facilitates the identification of unknown species. To know evolutionary history of organisms is also purpose of it.

So, the correct answer is option D.