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Which of the following statements is TRUE about taxonomic hierarchy?

  1. A
    Higher taxonomic categories have more similarities among members
  2. B
    Lower taxonomic categories have more similarities among members
  3. C
    Genus is broader than Family
  4. D
    Phylum is the most specific category

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As you move down the hierarchy toward Species, the criteria for inclusion become stricter. Therefore, organisms in lower categories (like Genus or Species) share a greater number of common characteristics than those in higher categories (like Kingdom or Phylum).

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Which of the following statements is TRUE about taxonomic hierarchy?
A
Higher taxonomic categories have more similarities among members
B
Lower taxonomic categories have more similarities among members
C
Genus is broader than Family
D
Phylum is the most specific category

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