Question
Which name is given to a group of individuals that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring?
(A) a genus
(B) a kingdom
(C) a species
(D) an organ system
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans : C
The correct answer is C (a species), because :
Species is a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring and it is a part of binomial system. Whereas,
- Genus is a group of animals or plants, more closely related than a family, but less similar than a species.
- Kingdom is one of the groups that are natural things which can be divided into either plant or animal kingdoms.
- Organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function.
Question
Donkeys and zebras are different species. They can breed to produce an animal called a zedonk. Zedonks are not fertile. Which statement is correct?
A Zedonks and donkeys are the same species.
B Zedonks and zebras are the same species.
C Zedonks are a species.
D Zedonks are not a species
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans D
The correct answer is D (Zedonks are not a species), because:
Zedonks are result of breeding between Donkeys and Zebras. But here both donkeys and Zebras are two different species which are made to breed artificially and produced hybrid Zedonks, which means it is not a species alone as donkey and zebra.
Questions
What does the term species mean?
A a group of animals that reproduce asexually
B a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring
C all the plants that live in the same area at the same time
D a group of vertebrates that reproduce sexually
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans B
The correct answer is B, because :
Species means a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offsprings.
Question
Which description of a species is correct?
A) a group of organisms living at the same time
B) a group of organisms living in the same area
C) a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offspring
D) a group of organisms that have adaptive features
▶️Answer/Explanation
Ans: C
The correct answer is C, because :
Species means a group of organisms that can reproduce to produce fertile offsprings.
