Question

organisms can be grouped according to how similar they are to one other. which list correctly shows the categories for sorting organisms from the largest group to the smallest group?
a. domain, phylum, species
b. phylum, kingdom, domain
c. genus, kingdom, species
d. kingdom, domain, genus

Explanation:

In biological classification, the hierarchical order from largest to smallest is domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. Option C (genus, kingdom, species) has incorrect order. Option B (phylum, kingdom, domain) is also wrong. Option D (kingdom, domain, genus) is incorrect. Option A (domain, phylum, species) follows the correct order from larger (domain) to smaller (species).

Answer:

A. domain, phylum, species