Cytotaxonomy is based on cytological information like:
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Correct answer: Chromosome number, structure, and behavior
Cytotaxonomy uses microscopic details of cells, specifically focusing on the number, shape, and meiotic behavior of chromosomes to resolve taxonomic confusion.
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