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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

Question

The group of organisms that can be larger than a kingdom is the: a. Domain b. Species c. Phylum d. Class
Options
A Domain
Correct Answer
B Species
C Phylum
D Class
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Domain is the highest taxonomic rank in modern classification, introduced by Carl Woese. It is broader than a kingdom. The three domains are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya.

Hint

This rank is above the kingdom level and reflects fundamental differences in cell structure and genetics.

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