The relatedness of organisms determined by counting common characteristics
A)is called evolutionary taxonomy.
B)is called amino acid sequences.
C)is called DNA sequences.
D)is called numerical taxonomy.
E)suggests the organisms are very closely related at the species level AND means the GC content is 45%.

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Numerical taxonomy involves quantifying and comparing multiple characteristics (morphological, physiological, genetic, etc.) to determine the relatedness of organisms. This contrasts with traditional evolutionary taxonomy, which relies more on subjective interpretation of morphological similarities and differences. Amino acid and DNA sequencing are methods used to determine evolutionary relationships based on molecular similarities. The statement about GC content is irrelevant to this question.

The Relatedness of Organisms Determined by Counting Common Characteristics