Question

Organisms having the potential for interbreeding and producing fertile offspring is called

• A. Class
• B. Order
• C. Genus
• D. Species

Answer 1

The correct option is D Species

A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which two individuals are capable of reproducing fertile offspring, typically using sexual reproduction. Species with some common characteristics are grouped together to form a genus. The taxonomic rank higher to genus is family, followed by order, class, phyllum, kingdom and domain.