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Select true statements from the following and choose the right answer from the options given below.
I. Human’s scientific name is Homo sapiens.
II. Taxonomic group of any rank is taxon.
III. Genus is group of closely related species.
IV. The term ‘species’ was coined by de Candolle.

A

I and II

B

III and IV

C

I, II and III

D

All of these

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To solve the question, we need to evaluate each of the four statements provided and determine which ones are true. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Evaluate Statement I**: - The scientific name of humans is "Homo sapiens". - This statement is true because "Homo" is the genus and "sapiens" is the species. 2. **Evaluate Statement II**: - A taxonomic group of any rank is referred to as a taxon. - This statement is also true. In biological classification, any group of organisms at any level of the hierarchy is called a taxon. 3. **Evaluate Statement III**: - A genus is defined as a group of closely related species. - This statement is true as well. In taxonomy, a genus comprises species that are closely related and share a common ancestor. 4. **Evaluate Statement IV**: - The term ‘species’ was coined by de Candolle. - This statement is false. The term "species" was actually coined by John Ray, not de Candolle. ### Conclusion: - The true statements are I, II, and III. Therefore, the correct answer is the option that includes statements I, II, and III. ### Final Answer: The correct option is: **First, Second, and Third statements are true.** ---
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