AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is a form of classification based on the branching pattern of evolution?
A
Convergent evolution
B
Dichotomous key
C
Taxonomy
D
Cladistics
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Clades are based on cladistics classification. Cladistics is a classification that represents phylogenetic classification related to evolutionary relationships. Clades are formed with organisms with shared and unique traits.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cladistics is a system of taxonomy in which the organisms are classified into clades (groups) based on collective characteristics and having common ancestry. Cladistics is used for classifying organisms and establishing evolutionary relationships between them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cladistics is a biological classification system and also known as phylogenetic classification.

Detailed explanation-4: -A phylogenetic tree (also phylogeny or evolutionary tree) is a branching diagram or a tree showing the evolutionary relationships among various biological species or other entities based upon similarities and differences in their physical or genetic characteristics.

Detailed explanation-5: -Taxonomy – the classification of organisms into a system that indicates natural relationships (evolutionary relationships); the theory and practice of describing, naming, and classifying organisms.

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