Which of the following organisms is not correctly matched w…

Biology The Living World Skill Builder Single Correct MCQ

Published by: CGP EDU Academic Team

Published on: August 13, 2026

Which of the following organisms is not correctly matched with its particular?

Human beings - Sapiens, species

Lion - Panthera, genus

Cats - Felidae, genus

Datura - Solanaceae, family

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The correct answer is:

In biological classification, the taxon assigned to an organism must match its correct hierarchical rank. For cats, the correct match is:

Organism: Cats (specifically domestic cats)

Scientific Name: Felis catus or Felis domesticus

Genus: Felis

Family: Felidae

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