The Living World Theory Part 01 Ques14

Question: Which taxonomic category is used to group organisms that share a common ancestor?

Options:

(A) Phylum

(B) Class

(C) Order

(D) Family

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Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Correct. Phylum groups organisms that share a common ancestor.

(B) Incorrect. Class is a lower category than phylum.

(C) Incorrect. Order is even lower than class.

(D) Incorrect. Family is lower than order.