WAEC Biology 2005 Question 1

Question 1

Characteristics and Classification of Living Things

Which of the following groups embraces the rest?

  1. A.Class
  2. B.Kingdom
  3. C.Phylum
  4. D.Species
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Kingdom)

Explanation

Kingdom is the largest group in classification; each kingdom contains phyla, which contain classes, down to species.