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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question
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What is the correct order of the Linnaean hierarchy from the most general to the most specific?
Options
A Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom
B Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Correct Answer
C Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus
D Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Linnaean hierarchy is Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, with Kingdom being the most general and Species being the most specific.

Hint

A common mnemonic device can help remember this order: Keep Pond Clean Or Fish Get Sick.

Question Info

Course: BIO 101
Topic: Classification and Evolution of living things
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 994 of 2556
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