Question

What is the basis of cytotaxonomy?

Answer 1

Cytotaxonamy:

1. Taxonomy is based on cytological (and, in particular, cytogenetic) research.
2. Cytotaxonomy classifies cells according to their chromosomal number, shape, size, and behavior.
3. The chromosomal architecture of an organism is the most commonly used feature in cytotaxonomy to infer the relationship between two organisms.
4. The assumption that closely related species have similar chromosomal layouts is used to infer species linkages.
5. By examining the similarities and differences in chromosomes, the evolution of karyotypes and species may be recreated.