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Which of the following is the correct hierarchical sequence of taxonomic categories?

D VINOD · Accepted Answer

## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: B
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Taxonomic Hierarchy
	**Related Topics**: Biological Classification, Systematics, Phylogeny
	**Prerequisites**: Basic understanding of biological classification.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	The question asks for the correct hierarchical sequence of taxonomic categories.
**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the correct order of taxonomic ranks.
	Reasoning: The taxonomic hierarchy is a system of classifying and organizing living organisms based on shared characteristics. It follows a specific order from broadest (most inclusive) to narrowest (most specific).
	2. Analyze the given options and compare them with the correct order.
	Working: The correct order is Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
	Key Point: This hierarchical system reflects evolutionary relationships, with organisms in the same category sharing a more recent common ancestor than those in different categories at the same level.
	3. Identify the option that matches the correct order.
	Result: Option B (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species) is the correct sequence.
	Verification: This sequence is consistent with the established taxonomic hierarchy used in biology.
## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Incorrect. This option places 'Domain' at the end, which is incorrect. Domains are the highest taxonomic rank.
[B] ✓: Correct. This option correctly lists the hierarchy from Domain to Species.
[C] :x: Incorrect. This option reverses the correct order, listing from Species to Domain.
[D] :x: Incorrect. This option misplaces 'Domain' after 'Kingdom'.
## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Reversing the order: Remember that the hierarchy goes from broad (Domain) to specific (Species).
			How to avoid: Use a mnemonic device like 'Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Soup' to remember the order.
		2. Confusing the placement of Domain: Domain is the highest rank, above Kingdom.
			How to avoid: Remember that the three domains are Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya, which encompass all kingdoms.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Mnemonic: 'Dear King Philip Came Over For Good Soup' (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).
		2. Visualization: Imagine a branching tree diagram with Domain at the base and Species at the tips. This helps visualize the hierarchical structure.

D VINOD · Answer

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species, Domain

D VINOD · Answer

The correct Option is "Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species"

D VINOD · Answer

Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom, Domain

D VINOD · Answer

Kingdom, Domain, Phylum, Class, Family, Order, Genus, Species

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