Asked by WiNDy CiELo on Apr 26, 2024
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Which of the following pairs shows a genus followed by one of its species?
A) APPLE: FRUIT
B) LEMON: LIME
C) VEGETABLE: BROCCOLI
D) GARDEN: SALAD
E) LEAF: LETTUCE
Genus
A class of items that share common characteristics; in biology, a way to group species with similar characteristics.
Species
A collection of organisms that share similar characteristics and can interbreed or exchange genetic material.
Vegetable
A plant or part of a plant used as food, typically referring to the leaf, stem, root, or flower.
- Explain the differences between the concepts of species and genus in the structure of taxonomic hierarchy.
Verified Answer
AC
Andre ChurchApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
"Vegetable" is the genus and "broccoli" is one of its species. The other options do not show a genus and its species.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the differences between the concepts of species and genus in the structure of taxonomic hierarchy.