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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

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In binomial nomenclature, the scientific name of an organism consists of two parts. What are they?
Options
A Family name and species name
B Genus and specific epithet
Correct Answer
C Order and family
D Kingdom and phylum
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In binomial nomenclature, each scientific name has two components: the generic name (genus) and the specific name (specific epithet).

Hint

The two words are, for example, *Mangifera* and *indica*.

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