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ZOO 102 Practice Questions ZOO 102 3 Objective Question

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1. Which of the following correctly lists the levels of taxonomic classification from most general to most specific?
Options
A Species, genus, family, order, class, phylum, kingdom, domain
B Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
Correct Answer
C Kingdom, domain, class, phylum, order, genus, family, species
D Phylum, kingdom, domain, class, order, family, genus, species
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The standard hierarchical arrangement proceeds from the broadest domain rank down to the most specific species rank (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).

Hint

Remember the mnemonic: 'Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Soup'.

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