Genus represents

(a) an individual plant or animal

(b) a collection of plants or animals

(c) group of closely related species of plants or animals

(d) None of the above

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Solution

Genus comprises a group of closely related species which has more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera. The other options do not define genus.

Correct option is (c)

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