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Which of the following statements about classification is correct?

  1. A
    It helps in studying the evolutionary relationships among organisms
  2. B
    It is only based on morphological features
  3. C
    It does not help in naming organisms
  4. D
    It does not consider genetic information

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Biological classification is not just about organizing organisms into groups; its primary goal in modern science is to reflect evolutionary relationships. By grouping organisms based on shared derived traits, scientists can trace the history of life on Earth.

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Which of the following statements about classification is correct?
A
It helps in studying the evolutionary relationships among organisms
B
It is only based on morphological features
C
It does not help in naming organisms
D
It does not consider genetic information

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