Question

The desired size of group of closely related individual is called as

• A. Cytotaxonomic unit
• B. Classical taxonomic unit
• C. Operational taxonomic unit
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Operational taxonomic unit

An operational taxonomic unit is the term used to classify desired groups of closely related individuals. For example, the unit of organisms within the same species which share similarities in genetic sequences can be treated as an operational taxonomic unit.

So, the correct answer is, 'Operational Taxonomic Unit'.