Homo sapiens is the name of a species. Homo is the name of a genus. Hominidae is the name of a family. Primate is the name of an order. Mammal is the name of a:

a) class.
b) phylum.
c) variety.
d) kingdom.
e) None of the above is correct.


Ans: a) class.

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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