The best classification system is that which most closely
A)unites organisms that possess similar morphologies.
B)conforms to traditional, Linnaean taxonomic practices.
C)reflects evolutionary history.
D)corroborates the classification scheme in use at the time of Charles Darwin.
E)reflects the basic separation of prokaryotes from eukaryotes.

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The best classification system is one that reflects evolutionary history because it reflects the most accurate understanding of the relationships between organisms. This system takes into account genetic and ecological data in addition to morphology and provides a more scientifically sound basis for classification.

The Best Classification System Is That Which Most Closely