Select the incorrect statement about artificial system of classification of Linnaeus 
 
1. It is called artificial system because it is based on only one or two characters 
2. It was based on androecium structure 
3. It is also called sexual system as he chiefly used characters of stamens 
4. It divides flowering and non-flowering plants into two categories 
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Which of the following statements about numerical taxonomy is incorrect?
1. It is based on the quantification of observable characteristics and the use of statistical methods.
2. It gives equal importance to all characteristics and does not distinguish between homologous and analogous traits.
3. It relies solely on genetic data and molecular markers for classification.
4. It uses computer algorithms to analyze large datasets and determine relationships between organisms.
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Classification of organisms based on measurable similarities and differences rather than genetic makeup and evolutionary descent is called phenetics. What type of biological classification system does it belong to?

1.Artificial2.Phylogenetic
3.Cytotaxonomy4.Numerical taxonomy

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