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Which of the following statements about classification is incorrect?

  1. A
    Classification helps in understanding evolutionary relationships.
  2. B
    Classification groups organisms based on similarities and differences.
  3. C
    Classification is only based on external characteristics.
  4. D
    Classification aids in identifying new species.

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Modern classification is not limited to external appearance (); it also includes internal structure, cell biology (), and genetic data.

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Which of the following statements about classification is incorrect?
A
Classification helps in understanding evolutionary relationships.
B
Classification groups organisms based on similarities and differences.
C
Classification is only based on external characteristics.
D
Classification aids in identifying new species.

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