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Which of the following is correct about phylogenetic classification?

  1. A
    It classifies organisms based on evolutionary history.
  2. B
    It does not use fossil evidence.
  3. C
    It ignores genetic data.
  4. D
    It only considers external morphology.

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Phylogenetic classification (Systematics) aims to reflect the evolutionary relationships () between organisms.It utilizes various data points including fossil records, biochemical similarities, and genetic/DNA sequences to determine common ancestry.It goes beyond just external morphology to understand the true "family tree" of life.

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Which of the following is correct about phylogenetic classification?
A
It classifies organisms based on evolutionary history.
B
It does not use fossil evidence.
C
It ignores genetic data.
D
It only considers external morphology.

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