Question

Genus represents

• A. an individual plant or animal
• B. a collection of plants or animals
• C. group of closely related species of plants or animals
• D. none of these

Hint:

Genus is a taxonomical rank used in the classification of organisms on a biological basis.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Genus represents a group of closely related species of plants and animals.  

• Genus is a taxonomical rank used in the classification of organisms on a biological basis.
• While writing the biological name of an organism, the genus name is capitalized and is written first after which the name of the species comes.
• So genus is a group of plants or animal species that are closely related.
• For example - The biological name of mango is Magnifera Indica as they belong to the genus Magnifera.

So, the correct option is C - Genus refers to a taxonomic category comprising of a group of closely related plants and animals.