Question

Species is considered as a group of individuals which are showing similarity in karyote. Hence, species is a

• A. Breeding unit
• B. Ecological unit
• C. Evolutionary unit
• D. Genetic unit

Hint:

Species can also be defined using various biological concepts, such as ecological, evolutionary, and genetic perspectives, but in this case, the karyotypic similarity points towards the genetic unit.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Species are typically defined as a group of individuals capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. The key aspect in the context of karyotype similarity is the genetic makeup. - Genetic unit refers to the basic unit of evolution and classification in biology. It focuses on the genetic similarities and differences that are passed down through generations, making it the correct term for describing species based on genetic similarity. - Breeding unit generally refers to the ability of organisms to breed, but does not encompass the full genetic context that defines species. - Ecological unit refers to a group of organisms interacting within the same ecosystem, and evolutionary unit refers to organisms that share a common ancestor and evolve together over time, but both terms don't focus on the karyotype similarity that species are defined by. Thus, the correct answer is Genetic unit.