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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?

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What is the science of taxonomy based on?

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What is the binomial system of nomenclature based on?

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

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

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

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

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Binomial Nomenclature

A two-name system for naming organisms, using genus and specific epithet.

Species (in nomenclature)

The complete scientific name of an organism in binomial nomenclature.

Carolus Linnaeus

Developed the binomial system of nomenclature.

Microbial cells studied

Viruses, algae, protozoa, fungi, prions, and virions

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Science of Taxonomy

Based on the appearance and behavior of living things.

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Genus

Represents the broader group to which an organism belongs.

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Specific epithet

The second part of a scientific name that identifies a specific organism within a genus.

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