Question

Which two classification categories are used in binomial nomenclature?

A. kingdom and order

B. phylum and family

C. genus and species

D. order and class

Answer 1

The binomial nomenclature system combines two names into one to give all species unique scientific names. The first part of a scientific name is called the genus. The second part of a species name is the specific epithet. Species are also organized into higher levels of classification.