The given flow chart represents the hierarchy of various taxonomic categories.
Identify the missing categories (A, Ba nd C) and select the correct statements regarding these.
(i) A is the taxonomic category which contains a number of related genera.
(ii) Example of category B are Monocotyledonae, Dicotyledonae, Mammalia, etc.
(iii) C represents the basic unit of taxonomic hierarchy.
(iv) Examples of category C are Fungi, Monera, Protista, etc.

Options

A. (i) and (ii)
B. (iii) and (iv)
C. (i), (ii) and (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Answer

C

Explanation

The correct sequence of taxonomical hierarchy in ascending order is as follows.
`{:("Species" rarr "Genus" rarr "Family" ,rarr, "order" .rarr "class"),(, , " "darr),(" Kingdom",larr,"Phylum/Division"):}`
So, in the given flow chart, A,B and C respectively are family, class and kingdom. Species resresents the basic unit of taxonomic hierarchy.