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Question
Similarities are greatest between the individuals in a:
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In biological classification (taxonomy), the hierarchy from broadest to most specific is: Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. Similarities increase as you move down the hierarchy. Therefore, individuals in the same genus are more similar than those in the same family, order, or class. Species is not listed, but genus is the most specific among the options.
Hint
Which taxonomic rank is more specific: Class, Order, Family, or Genus?