Which sequence represents a correct size ranking of taxonomic categories,from the smallest to the largest?
A) Species,genus,family,order
B) Species,genus,order,family
C) Family,genus,order,species
D) Genus,species,family,order
E) Genus,species,order,family

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The correct sequence of size ranking for taxonomic categories is kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. Among the given choices, A represents the correct sequence from smallest to largest, with species being the smallest taxonomic category and order being larger than family. B and E have the incorrect position of order and family, and C has the incorrect starting point with family being smaller than genus. D has the incorrect order of family and species.

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