NEETBotanyThe Living World
What is the scientific study of evolutionary relationships between organisms called?
Options
- ATaxonomy
- BSystematics
- CGenetics
- DEcology
Correct answer
B. Systematics
Step-by-step solution
Systematics, as explained in the paragraph, involves the study of evolutionary relationships between organisms. Taxonomy is not something new. Human beings have always been interested in knowing more and more about the various kinds of organisms, particularly with reference to their own use. In early days, human beings needed to find sources for their basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. Hence, the earliest classifications were based on the ‘uses’ of various organisms. Human beings were, since long, not only