NEETBotanyPlant Kingdom
In Numerical Taxonomy, how are the characters processed?
Options
- AThrough genetic algorithms
- BUsing ecological models
- CBy assigning numbers and codes
- DBy expert evaluation
Correct answer
C. By assigning numbers and codes
Step-by-step solution
At present phylogenetic classification systems based on evolutionary relationships between the various organisms are acceptable. This assumes that organisms belonging to the same taxa have a common ancestor. We now use information from many other sources too to help resolve difficulties in classification. These become more important when there is no supporting fossil evidence. Numerical Taxonomy which is now easily carried out using computers is based on all observable characteristics. Numbers and codes are assigne