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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question
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36. Numerical taxonomy uses which of the following to group organisms without subjective bias?
Options
A Common names
B Computer algorithms and statistical data based on shared characteristics
Correct Answer
C Fossil records exclusively
D Habitat descriptions only
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Numerical taxonomy (Phenetics) uses computerized mathematical algorithms to score morphological/biochemical character traits objectively.

Hint

Statistical software algorithms calculating similarity metrics.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 455 of 737
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