AP BIOLOGY

CLASSIFICATION

THE THREE DOMAIN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The most general in the order of classification is?
A
Kingdom
B
Phylum
C
Class
D
Order
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In this system of classification, kingdom is always ranked the highest followed by division, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Detailed explanation-2: -Levels of Classification. The classification system commonly used today is based on the Linnean system and has eight levels of taxa; from the most general to the most specific, these are domain, kingdom, phylum (plural, phyla), class, order, family, genus (plural, genera), and species.

Detailed explanation-3: -Domain: The level of classification higher than kingdom is “Domain”. A domain contain one or more kingdoms. Kingdoms are divided into smaller group known as phyla which are further divided into class, order, family, genus, species in hierarchical level.

Detailed explanation-4: -1. Linnaeus’ hierarchical system of classification includes seven levels. They are, from largest to smallest, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Detailed explanation-5: -Living things are divided into five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protist and monera. Living things are divided into five kingdoms: animal, plant, fungi, protist and monera.

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