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Which one of the following is the correct sequence of levels of hierarchy of classification of organisms from higher to lower ?<\/p>\n

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\nOption A presents the correct sequence of classification levels from higher to lower among the given choices: Phylum – Class – Order – Family – Genus.
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\nThe standard hierarchical levels of classification are Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species, from highest to lowest.
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\nTaxonomic hierarchy is a system used to group organisms based on shared characteristics. Each level is called a taxon. The sequence provided in option A is a correct subset of this hierarchy. Other options show incorrect arrangements of these levels.
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