Species are considered as

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(B) In biological classification,the species is considered the fundamental or basic unit of classification.It represents a group of organisms that can

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Real basic units of classification

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(B) In biological classification,the species is considered the fundamental or basic unit of classification.It represents a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.While other taxonomic categories like genus,family,etc.,are often considered artificial constructs created by taxonomists for convenience,the species is recognized as a 'real' biological entity in nature.Therefore,species are considered the real basic units of classification.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Chemotaxonomy	$I$. Uses computers to easily process data based on all observable characteristics.
$Q$. Cytotaxonomy	$II$. Based on evolutionary relationships.
$R$. Numerical taxonomy	$III$. Uses chemical constituents of plants.
$S$. Phylogenetic taxonomy	$IV$. Uses information like chromosome number, structure, and behavior.

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