NEETBotanyThe Living World
Which term is derived from the Latin word 'systema' meaning systematic arrangement of organisms?
Options
- ATaxonomy
- BClassification
- CSystematics
- DNomenclature
Correct answer
C. Systematics
Step-by-step solution
: 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 interested in knowing more about different kinds of organisms and their diversities, but also the relationship