Question 17
Select the group which shares maximum number of common characters.

(a) Two individuals of a species
(b) Two species of a genus
(c) Two genera of a family
(d) Two genera of two families

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(a) Two individuals of a species

Species are the most important and basic unit of classification. They can be defined as population or group of organisms that are closely related structurally and functionally which can interbreed freely and produce fertile offspring.

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(d) Two genera of two families

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Question 17 Select the group which shares maximum number of common characters. (a) Two individuals of a species (b) Two species of a genus (c) Two genera of a family (d) Two genera of two families

(a) Two individuals of a species Species are the most important and basic unit of classification. They can be defined as population or group of organisms that are closely related structurally and functionally which can interbreed freely and produce fertile offspring.

Question 17
Select the group which shares maximum number of common characters.

(a) Two individuals of a species
(b) Two species of a genus
(c) Two genera of a family
(d) Two genera of two families

(a) Two individuals of a species

Species are the most important and basic unit of classification. They can be defined as population or group of organisms that are closely related structurally and functionally which can interbreed freely and produce fertile offspring.