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A binomial nomenclature has words/parts

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Five

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Three

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Two

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One

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Binomial Nomenclature**: - Binomial nomenclature is a system for naming species. It is universally accepted and was developed by the Swedish scientist Carolus Linnaeus. 2. **Components of Binomial Nomenclature**: - The term "binomial" indicates that the naming system consists of two parts. 3. **Identifying the Two Parts**: - The first part of the name represents the **genus** (generic name). - The second part of the name represents the **specific epithet** (species identifier). 4. **Example of Binomial Nomenclature**: - For instance, in the scientific name **Mangifera indica** (the mango), "Mangifera" is the genus, and "indica" is the specific epithet. 5. **Formatting Rules**: - When writing the binomial name, the genus name is capitalized, while the specific epithet is written in lowercase. - The entire name should be italicized or underlined if italicization is not possible, and there is a space between the genus and the specific epithet. 6. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, binomial nomenclature consists of **two parts**: the genus and the specific epithet. ### Final Answer: The correct answer is **2**. ---
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