Question

The phylogenetic system of classification is based on:

• A. Floral characters
• B. Evolutionary relationships
• C. Morphological features
• D. Chemical constituents

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Evolutionary relationships

• A classification that is based on biochemical properties are termed chemotaxonomy.
• Classification based on quantitative assessment of similarities and differences between the organisms are known as phenetic classification.
• Classification based on cytological characteristics of organisms is known as cytotaxonomy.
• Phylogenetic classification is based on evolutionary ancestry.

So the correct option is B.