Which of the following taxonomic categories is being described by the given statements $(i-iii)$?
$(i)$ It is the basic unit of classification.
$(ii)$ It is defined as the group of individuals which resemble in their morphological and reproductive characters and interbreed among themselves and produce fertile offspring.
$(iii)$ Human beings belong to the species $sapiens$ which is grouped in the genus $Homo$.

  • A
    Species
  • B
    Genus
  • C
    Order
  • D
    Family

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