Which of the following is the correct taxonomic hierarchy for humans?

The correct taxonomic hierarchy for humans identifies the levels of classification that categorize humans within the broader context of biological organization. The hierarchy begins at the domain, progresses to kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

In the correct answer, the hierarchy listed is as follows: Animalia (kingdom), Chordata (phylum), Mammalia (class), Primates (order), Hominidae (family), Homo (genus), and finally Homo sapiens (species). This sequence accurately reflects the classification of humans, emphasizing that they belong to the kingdom of animals, possess a backbone as chordates, are warm-blooded mammalians, are part of the order of primates, belong to the family Hominidae which includes great apes and humans, and are classified specifically under the genus Homo with the species designation of sapiens.

Other choices contain inaccuracies in either the classification ranks or naming. For example, option A lacks the family level and incorrectly lists the class order. Meanwhile, options B and D contain misclassifications concerning phylum and order, with D incorrectly placing humans in the Reptilia class, which does not apply. Understanding these classifications clarifies the biological positioning of humans within the