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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 1 Objective Question
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18. Numerical Systematics (Phenetics) groups species using
Options
A Only genetic sequencing
B Statistical and mathematical methods based strictly on character similarities
Correct Answer
C Only fossil records
D Only common names
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Phenetics/Numerical taxonomy evaluates overall observable similarities between organisms using quantitative mathematical algorithms without assuming evolutionary pathways.

Hint

'Numerical' points toward statistical and mathematical analysis.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 1
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 318 of 737
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