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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the science of taxonomy based on?

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

    What is the binomial system of nomenclature based on?

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

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

    <p>Genus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Species</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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