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    1.

    Which statement correctly explains the relationship between taxonomic categories and phylogenetic classification?

    A

    Taxonomic categories are arbitrary and have no relationship to phylogeny.

    B

    Taxonomic categories always perfectly match the branching patterns of phylogenetic trees.

    C

    Taxonomic categories ideally reflect evolutionary relationships revealed through phylogenetic analysis.

    D

    Phylogenetic analysis is used to create taxonomic categories, but they don't necessarily reflect evolutionary relationships.

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    8.

    Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?

    A

    The first word in a biological name represents the genus name and the second is a specific epithet

    B

    The names are written in Latin and are italicized

    C

    When written by hand the names are to be underlined

    D

    Biological names can be written in any language

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