Question

The basis of phenetic classification is

• A. Sexual characteristic
• B. Dendrogram based on DNA characteristic
• C. Ancestral lineage of existing organisms
• D. Observable characteristic of existing organisms

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Observable characteristic of existing organisms

Phenetic classification is a type of classification in which organisms are classified on the basis of similarity and dissimilarity of the morphology of organisms and phenotypic characteristics. It is also called as taximetrics. Thus, the correct answer is option D.