Question

The taxonomic unit at a level one step higher to Genus is:

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

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Family

The correct option is B.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Family in the taxonomic hierarchy includes various genera that share a few similarities.
2. A collection of things or entities grouped by their common attributes.
3. Plants can be categorized by similar features, including overall appearance, seed groupings, and flower shape, to show their relationship to one another.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. Order is a taxonomic rank used in the classification of organisms and recognized by the nomenclature codes.
2. The order finds its place in between class and family.

Option C:

1. A group of closely related organisms that are very similar to each other and are usually capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring is called species.
2. Species are the basic category in the system of taxonomy.
3. Species can also be defined based on a shared evolutionary history and ancestry.

Option D:

1. Class is a major taxonomic rank below the phylum and above the order in the hierarchical taxonomic unit.

Final answer: Family is the taxonomic unit that comes one step higher to genus.