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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In taxonomy, each level of classification is called __________
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A taxon
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B category
C hierarchy
D level
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A taxon (plural: taxa) is a group of organisms that are classified together as a unit at any level of the hierarchical classification system. For example, Mammalia is a taxon at the class level, and Hominidae is a taxon at the family level.

Hint

What is the general name for any group in biological classification, like a species or a family?

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