Understanding Binomial Nomenclature

What is the definition of Binomial Nomenclature?

• A system of naming organisms using one name

• A system of naming organisms using two names

• A system of naming organisms using three names

• A system of naming organisms using four names

What are the components of a scientific name?

• Family and Order

• Genus and Species

• Class and Phylum

• Kingdom and Domain

What is the first name in a scientific name?

• Species

• Family

• Genus

• Order

What is the second name in a scientific name?

• Genus

• Species

• Family

• Order

Why is the Genus name important in scientific naming?

• It indicates the color of the organism

• It groups organisms that are closely related

• It describes the habitat of the organism

• It shows the age of the organism

Why is the Species name important in scientific naming?

• It identifies the specific organism within a genus

• It indicates the size of the organism

• It shows the diet of the organism

• It describes the behavior of the organism

Which of the following is an example of a scientific name?

• Panthera leo

• Lion

• Big Cat

• Feline

Which of the following is a rule for naming organisms?

• The Genus name is written in lowercase

• The Species name is written in uppercase

• Both names are italicized or underlined

• Both names are written in bold

Who is credited with the development of Binomial Nomenclature?

• Charles Darwin

• Carl Linnaeus

• Gregor Mendel

• Louis Pasteur

What is the historical significance of Binomial Nomenclature?

• It was the first system to classify organisms by color

• It standardized the naming of organisms worldwide

• It was used to name only plants

• It was used to name only animals