Multiple choice

A/An ______ is a collection of species which resemble each other in their reproductive organs.

  1. genus

  2. class

  3. species

  4. order
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Explanation

A genus is a taxonomic category that groups species sharing similar characteristics, especially in their reproductive organs. Species within the same genus are closely related and can often hybridize. Genus ranks above species but below family in the classification hierarchy.

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