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The taxonomic status of an organism can be changed by changing

A) Anatomy

B) Morphology

C) Physiology

D) Genetic makeup

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Solution

The correct option is D) Genetic makeup.

Genetic Makeup - Changes in taxonomic status:

  1. Taxonomy is exclusively aimed at the elucidation of evolutionary and phylogenetic relationships, population genetics and epidemiology.
  2. It rely directly on genetic typing data for discrimination between genotypes.
  3. Thus, the changes in the genetic makeup can alter the taxonomic status of an organism.


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