How has DNA sequencing affected the science of classifying organisms?
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How has DNA sequencing affected the science of classifying organisms?
Classifying Animals
Classification of animals was historically done with morphological traits alone. When unrelated organisms develop similar traits due to similar environments or needs, this is convergent evolution and can lead us to believe some animals should be classified together when in fact they are unrelated.
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View this answerDNA sequencing has allowed scientists to be able to see the genetic relatedness of animals and plants.
Now instead of relying on physical traits...
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Chapter 11 / Lesson 7DNA strands contain genetic coding that can be deciphered through a scientific process called DNA sequencing to find the exact message. Learn the method of how DNA replication led to DNA sequencing and its modern applications.