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Question
As we go from Kingdom to Species in a taxonomic hierarchy, the number of common characteristics: a. Decreases b. Remains the same c. Increases d. Either increases or decreases
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
As we move down the taxonomic hierarchy from the broadest category (Kingdom) to the most specific (Species), the organisms become more closely related. Therefore, the number of characteristics they share increases.
Hint
Organisms in the same species are very similar, sharing many traits, unlike those in the same kingdom.