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Question 1 • TPS EdX Biology

What is binomial nomenclature?

Answer
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a two word system for naming organisms by using the genus and species
B
a two word system for naming organisms by using the family and genus
C
a two word system for naming organisms by using the order and family
D
a two word system for naming organisms by using the domain and species

Explanation

Binomial nomenclature is the standard two-part scientific naming system for organisms. The first word is the genus, and the second identifies the species, so the correct choice is “a two word system for naming organisms by using the genus and species.”

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