Q14 / 180 · NEET 2026 (Re-NEET) · Botany

Genus represents __________.

  • A
    a group of closely related families
  • B
    an individual plant or animal
  • C
    a population of plants and animals
  • Correct answer
    D
    a group of closely related species

Solution

Genus is a taxonomic category that comprises a group of closely related species which have more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera.

For example, potato, tomato, and brinjal are three different species but all belong to the genus Solanum.

Therefore, genus represents a group of closely related species.

Answer: a group of closely related species

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'D'.

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