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Biology The Living World Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 21, 2026

A species can be distinguished from the other closely related species on the basis of

A
common ancestor
B
Distinct morphological features
C
Sharing a common gene pool
D
Being biologically interfertile

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The correct answer is:
B

• A species is often distinguished from closely related species by unique physical (morphological) traits.

• While sharing a gene pool and being biologically interfertile define a species internally, morphology helps differentiate it from others.

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