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Basic unit or smallest taxon of taxonomy/classification is

1. species
2. kingdom
3. family
4. variety

Correct answer: species

Solution

Species is the basic unit of classification because it groups organisms that are most closely related and can usually interbreed to produce fertile offspring. Higher ranks like family and kingdom contain many species, while variety is a subdivision below species.

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