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Question
In biological nomenclature each type of organism is given a name of two words, the first word is the: A. Species B. Class C. Order D. Generic name
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
In binomial nomenclature, the first word of the two-part scientific name is the genus name (also called the generic name). The second word is the specific epithet (species name). For example, in Homo sapiens, 'Homo' is the generic name.
Hint
The first name is the group name, like your last name, indicating a broader category.