Question 55
Characteristics and Classification of Living ThingsSpecies can be defined as the group of organisms that
- A.resemble each other and live in the same habitat
- B.are of common origin and are always found together
- C.resemble each other and can interbreed freely
- D.resemble each other and occupy the same niche
- E.are of common origin but cannot interbreed freely
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (resemble each other and can interbreed freely)
Explanation
A species is a group of similar organisms that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring.