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Classification system have many advantages. Which of the following is not a goal of biological classification ?

A

To depict convergent evolution

B

To clarify relationships among organisms

C

To help us remember organisms and their trains

D

To identify and name organisms

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A

Objectives and functions of classification include :
(i) Recongnition and complete description of different species.
(ii) Development of a system for easy identification of various species.
(iii) Formulating a scheme of hierachial grouping of species on the basis of their similar or correlated characters.
(iv) To estabilsh relationships on the basis or resemblance and differences between organisms.
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