Previous Year Question
Genus represents:
A.
A. An individual plant or animal
B.
B. A population of plants and animals
C.
C. A group of closely related species
D.
D. A group of closely related families
Correct Answer: C
Detailed Solution
Genus is a taxonomic category placed above species and below family. It consists of one or more closely related species which share several common characteristics.
For example, lion (Panthera leo), tiger (Panthera tigris) and leopard (Panthera pardus) are different species belonging to the same genus, Panthera.
An individual plant or animal is an organism. A population consists of individuals of the same species living in a particular area, while a group of related families forms an order.