Biology · Biotechnology
Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding DNA barcoding?
- 1The COx1 gene is an ideal and standard marker for the barcoding of land plants.✓
- 2Morphologically indistinguishable taxa can be diagnosed without requiring live material.
- 3DNA barcodes have proved highly useful in biosecurity and border control.
- 4It uses a short, standardized DNA sequence for species identification.
Correct answer
The COx1 gene is an ideal and standard marker for the barcoding of land plants.
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