Levels of Biodiversity · NCERT Biology

Which of the following is the correct hierarchical order of biodiversity levels from smallest to largest scale?

  1. Species -> Genetic -> Ecosystem
  2. Ecosystem -> Species -> Genetic
  3. Genetic -> Species -> Ecosystem
  4. Genetic -> Ecosystem -> Species
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Correct answer: Genetic -> Species -> Ecosystem

Biodiversity starts at the molecular/gene level (genetic), moves to the group of interbreeding individuals (species), and finally encompasses the community and its environment (ecosystem).

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