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

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