NEET2026BotanyThe Living WorldActual
Genus represents __________.
Options
- Aa group of closely related families
- Ban individual plant or animal
- Ca population of plants and animals
- Da group of closely related species
Correct answer
D. a group of closely related species
Step-by-step solution
Genus is a taxonomic category that comprises a group of closely related species which have more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera. For example, potato, tomato, and brinjal are three different species but all belong to the genus Solanum. Therefore, genus represents a group of closely related species. Answer: a group of closely related species