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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

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The alpha-taxonomists study: a. intraspecific variation b. interspecific variation c. phylogeny d. experimental taxonomy
Options
A intraspecific variation
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B interspecific variation
C phylogeny
D experimental taxonomy
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Alpha-taxonomy is the level of taxonomy concerned with the description and naming of species. A key part of this is studying the variation that occurs within a species (intraspecific variation) to define its boundaries.

Hint

'Alpha' is the first level, dealing with the basic unit of classification and its internal variation.

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