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Which of the following correctly lists the three levels of biodiversity in increasing order of hierarchical organization? a) Gene, species, ecosystem b) Species, gene, ecosystem c) Ecosystem, species, gene d) Gene, ecosystem, species

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 12 · Biology · Biodiversity and Conservation
  1. Gene, species, ecosystem
  2. Species, gene, ecosystem
  3. Ecosystem, species, gene
  4. Gene, ecosystem, species
Answer
Gene, species, ecosystem

The correct answer is Gene, species, ecosystem — Step 4: Select option a) which lists gene, species, ecosystem in the correct order.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Step 1: Identify the three recognised levels of biodiversity – gene, species and ecosystem. Step 2: Arrange them from the most detailed (gene) to the most general (ecosystem).
  2. Step 3: Match the correct arrangement with the given options.
  3. Step 4: Select option a) which lists gene, species, ecosystem in the correct order.
Common mistake: Confusing the order of gene, species and ecosystem

Concept tested: Levels of biodiversity

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