Which of These Definitions of Species Most Closely Fits the Biological

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of these definitions of species most closely fits the biological species concept?

• A)For asexually reproducing organisms, members of the same species are based on DNA and RNA base sequence analysis.
• B)Members of the same species look almost exactly alike.
• C)Members of the same species are all morphologically similar.
• D)Members of the same species can mate and produce fertile offspring.

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Definitions:

Similar

Resembling without being identical; having qualities in common or a close resemblance.

Same

Identical; exactly alike or equal in some specified quality or characteristic.

Likeness

The state, quality, or fact of being similar or akin to something else.

Constant

A value that remains unchanged and is not affected by other parameters in a given situation.