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BOT 102 BOT 102 Review Objective Question

Question

In the taxonomic hierarchy, which rank is directly above 'Family'?
Options
A Class
B Genus
C Order
Correct Answer
D Division/Phylum
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Section 1.2 and the mnemonic 'Kindly Divide Chips Or Fries, Give Sylvia' indicates the order: Kingdom, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species. Therefore, 'Order' is directly above 'Family'.

Hint

Recall the mnemonic for remembering the taxonomic hierarchy.

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