Question

Phenetic classification of organisms is based on?

• A. sexual characteristics
• B. the ancestral lineage of existing organisms
• C. dendrogram based on DNA characteristics
• D. observable characteristics of existing organisms

Answer 1

The correct option is D

observable characteristics of existing organisms

The correct option is D.
The explanation for the correct option:

1. The phenetic term has been derived from the Greek word phainein which means to appear.
2. This classification is done on the basis of observable characteristics of an existing organism.
3. Here observable characters refer to morphology and other traits that can be observed.

Final answer: Phenetic classification of organisms is based on observable characteristics of existing organisms.