NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyThe Living WorldPractice
A system of classification in which a large number of traits are considered is
Options
- AArtifical system
- BSynthetic system
- CNatural system
- DPhylogenetic system
Correct answer
C. Natural system
Step-by-step solution
The natural system of classification considers comparable study of a number of characters so as to bring out natural similarities and dissimilarities and hence natural relationships among the organisms. The system employs characters which are relatively constant. They include morphological characters, anatomical characters, cytological characters, physiology, ontogeny or development, reproduction, cytochemistry and biochemistry, experimental taxonomy, etc.