Which of the following uses the chemical constituents of organisms to settle taxonomic doubts?
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Correct answer: Chemotaxonomy
Chemotaxonomy utilizes information about secondary metabolites, proteins, and other chemical compounds within an organism. These chemical fingerprints help clarify relationships where morphology is misleading.
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