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What is the binomial system of nomenclature?

  • A system where each organism is given four names, genus, species, family, and order
  • A system where each organism is given three names, genus, species, and class
  • A system where each organism is given one name, genus only
  • A system where each organism is given two names, genus and specific epithet (correct)

What is the first and second name together referred to as in the binomial system?

  • Species (correct)
  • Family
  • Order
  • Genus

Who developed the binomial system of nomenclature?

  • Aristotle
  • Carolus Linnaeus (correct)
  • Naturalists
  • Swedish Scientist

What are microbial cells studied in microbiology?

<p>Viruses, algae, protozoa, fungi, prions, and virions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the science of taxonomy based on?

<p>Appearance and behavior of living organisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the binomial system of nomenclature based on?

<p>Appearance and behavior of organisms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the first name in the binomial system of nomenclature represent?

<p>Genus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the specific epithet in the binomial system of nomenclature?

<p>The second name (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the first and second names together referred to as in the binomial system?

<p>Species (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What organisms are considered to be microbial cells and studied in microbiology?

<p>Viruses, algae, protozoa, fungi, prions, and virions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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