Question

Choose the correct statement from the options given below.

• A. All species in a genus have a common ancestry
• B. All species in a genus have identical characteristics
• C. All species in a genus follow similar method of reproduction
• D. All species in a genus are offsprings of the same parent

Answer 1

The correct option is A All species in a genus have a common ancestry

A genus comprises groups of closely related species. The reason for including species in a genus is that they have a common ancestor.

For example: All the species of Darwin’s finches have evolved from a common ancestor.

Species is the smallest group of organisms that have a number of similar characteristics and that can freely interbreed among themselves to produce fertile offsprings.