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Cytotaxonomy is a form of...

Cytotaxonomy is a form of

A

Classical systematics

B

New systematics

C

Morpho-systematics

D

All the above.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Cytotaxonomy**: - Cytotaxonomy is a branch of taxonomy that focuses on the study of the cellular characteristics of organisms, particularly their chromosomes. It helps in determining phylogenetic relationships based on cellular data. 2. **Identifying the Options**: - The options provided are: - Classical systematics - New systematics - Morphosystematics - All of the above 3. **Differentiating Between Classical and New Systematics**: - Classical systematics relies solely on morphological characteristics (physical traits) of organisms for classification. - New systematics incorporates both morphological and cytological (cellular) data, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of phylogenetic relationships. 4. **Analyzing the Role of Cytotaxonomy**: - Since cytotaxonomy includes the study of chromosomes and their behavior, it aligns with the principles of new systematics, which integrates both morphological and cytological data. 5. **Eliminating Incorrect Options**: - Classical systematics is ruled out because it does not consider cytological data. - Morphosystematics is also ruled out as it focuses primarily on morphological traits without incorporating cytological information. - The option "All of the above" is incorrect because not all the options are valid for cytotaxonomy. 6. **Conclusion**: - The only correct answer is "New systematics," as it encompasses the principles of cytotaxonomy. ### Final Answer: Cytotaxonomy is a form of **New Systematics**. ---
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