Question

Q) Define the following:
a. Numerical taxonomy
b. Cytotaxonomy
c. Chemotaxonomy

Answer 1

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C. Identifying and classifying the organism on the basis of similarities and dissimilarities in their biological composition is called chemotaxonomy.

B. The classification of the organisms on the basis of function and structure of the cells or on the basis of comparative studies of chromosomes is called cytotaxonomy.

A. Numerical taxonomy is branch of taxonomy that uses mathematical methods to evaluate certain differences and similarities between taxonomic group.

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