In the hierarchical system of classification, a family can be defined as ________

A) a major subdivision of an order containing one or more genera
B) a group of organisms that are very closely related
C) a major subdivision of a phylum or a division containing one or more orders
D) an overall category containing organisms that share fundamental structures and functions
E) a group of individuals that can interbreed with one another


Answer: A

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