Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of species diversity?
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1. Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Taxonomy
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Which level of taxonomy contains the fewest organisms?
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Species
B
Family
C
Order
D
Genus
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Step 1: Understand the concept of taxonomy. Taxonomy is the scientific system of classifying organisms into hierarchical categories based on shared characteristics. These categories range from broad to specific.
Step 2: Review the hierarchical levels of taxonomy. The main levels, from broadest to most specific, are: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species.
Step 3: Compare the levels provided in the question (Species, Family, Order, Genus) to determine which is the most specific. The fewer organisms a level contains, the more specific it is.
Step 4: Recall that 'Species' is the most specific level of taxonomy. It represents individual organisms that can interbreed and produce viable offspring, making it the level with the fewest organisms.
Step 5: Conclude that the correct answer is 'Species,' as it contains the fewest organisms compared to Family, Order, and Genus.
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