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The process by which anything grouped into convenient categories based on some easily observable characters is called.

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Biodiversity

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Classification

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Identifications

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Nomenclature

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes the process of grouping items into categories based on observable characteristics. 2. **Identifying Relevant Concepts**: In biology, there are several terms related to grouping and categorizing organisms. These include classification, identification, and nomenclature. 3. **Defining Classification**: Classification is the process of arranging organisms into groups or categories based on shared characteristics. This makes it easier to study and understand the vast diversity of life on Earth. 4. **Distinguishing Other Terms**: - **Identification**: This refers to the process of determining the identity of an organism based on its characteristics. - **Nomenclature**: This is the system of naming organisms, often using a two-part name (binomial nomenclature) as established by Carl Linnaeus. 5. **Conclusion**: Based on the definitions and the context of the question, the correct answer is "classification," as it directly relates to grouping organisms based on observable traits. **Final Answer**: The process by which anything is grouped into convenient categories based on easily observable characters is called **classification**. ---
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  7. Why the determination of relationship becomes more complex in higher t...

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  8. Which one of the following is not a correct statements?

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  9. Which of the following is not used as taxonomic aid?

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  10. In which group of taxonomic aids only the means of recording descripti...

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  11. Taxonomists prepare and disseminate information through (A) and (B)

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  12. Largest Botanical garden, Indian Botanical Garden and National Botania...

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  13. Which of the following taxonomic aid is useful only in case of animals...

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  14. All the categories used in classification of organism constitute:-

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  15. Archaebacteria differ from other bacteria in having different……..

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  16. Nitrogen fixing cyanobacteria are:-

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  17. The vast majority of bacteria are:-

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  18. Which character indicates that Cyanobacteria are similar to higher gre...

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  19. Typhoid and tetanus are caused by:-

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  20. Which one of the following prokaryotes lack cell wall?

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