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What advantage does Numerical Taxonomy provide in character evaluation?
Options
- AIt focuses on one key characteristic.
- BIt gives equal importance to all characters.
- CIt only considers genetic information.
- DIt relies on expert opinion.
Correct answer
B. It gives equal importance to all characters.
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