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What is alpha taxonomy?

Important Questions on Taxonomy of Angiosperms

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Mark the correct statement among the following.

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Phenetic classification is based on
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Column I shows a particular system used for classification and column II shows the scientists. Choose the option with correct matching.

 

 

Column I

 

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A.

 Natural system of classification.

(i)

Carolus Linnaeus

B.

Phylogenetic system of classification.

(ii)

 Takhtajan

C.

Artificial system of classification

(iii)

Bentham and Hooker

 

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Chromosome has no role in cytotaxonomy.
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What is 'Omega Taxonomy'?
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Which of the following basis is used for classifying plants according to the artificial system?
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Give an account of biosystematics.
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Numerical taxonomy is likely to furnish more reliable and stable information on the relationship of taxa for classification. Discuss.
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Which of the following families belong to bicarpellatae under gamopetalae in Bentham and Hooker's system of classification?
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If a system of classification is based on vegetative characters, these classifications are not commonly accepted because:

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Cytotaxonomy helps to classify organisms based on the characteristics of _____ (cell/nucleus).
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Which of the following taxonomy classify organisms based on their cellular characteristics?
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Which of the following fact does not go with numerical taxonomy?
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Among which of the following includes the numerical taxonomy?

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Classification on the basis of all observed characters is known as
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Which ones are false
(a) Series heteromerae has 6 orders and 14 families
(b) Natural system of classification does not attempt to bring out phylogenetic relationships
(c) Darwin published "Origin of species" in 1856
(d) Bicarpellatae has 4 orders and 24 families
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Distinguish between cytotaxonomy and chemotaxonomy.
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Assertion: A morphology-based approach to taxonomy is called ‘Alpha taxonomy’ and it is old-fashioned.

Reason: A multi-disciplinary approach to taxonomy called ‘Omega taxonomy’ is favoured in recent years, as it excludes morphological features.
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Which is not correct about Numerical taxonomy?
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Cytotaxonomy helps to classify organisms based on their cellular structures.