Q2 / 200 · NEET 2003 · Botany

Species are considered as:

  • Correct answer
    A
    real basic units of classification
  • B
    the lowest units of classification
  • C
    artificial concept of human mind which cannot be defined in absolute terms
  • D
    real units of classification devised by taxonomists

Solution

In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. As they share more common character it is the basic unit of classification.

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

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