Which of the following is NOT a false statement?

Growth is a defining property of living organisms

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The science of classification is taxonomy

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Tiger is included in the family Carnivora

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Homo is the species and sapiens is the genus

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Solution

The correct option is B The science of classification is taxonomy
Based on their characteristics, all living organisms can be classified into different taxa. This science of identification, nomenclature and classification is called taxonomy.

Growth is not the defining property of living organisms.
Tiger is included in the order Carnivora and family Felidae.
Homo is the genus and sapiens is the species.

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