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Binomial nomenclature consists of two words

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Genus and species
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Order and family
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Family and genus
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Species and variety
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Solution

The correct option is A Genus and species
  • Binomial Nomenclature proposed by Carl Linnaeus is the method of naming a particular organism by a single standard name known all over the world.
  • The first word represents the genus while the second component represents specific epithet.
So, the correct option is 'Genus and species'.

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