Question

which of the following statements are true about the binomial system of nomenclature? select all that apply. the first letter of the genus name is always capitalized the first letter of the species name is always capitalized the first letter of the genus name and the first letter of the species name are always capitalized the first letter is not capitalized in either the genus name or in the species name both the genus and the species name are always in italics when typewritten both the genus and the species name are always underlined when handwritten both the genus and the species name are always typed in bold the genus name always comes after the species name question 4 1 pts you are studying the gut bacterium escherichia coli in class this week. the species name of this organism is: escherichia coli escherichia coli

Explanation:

• In binomial nomenclature, the genus name's first letter is capitalized (e.g., Escherichia), the species name's first letter is not (e.g., coli). When typewritten, both are italicized; when handwritten, both are underlined.
• For the species name question, in Escherichia coli, the species name is the second part.

Answer:

• First question: The first letter of the genus name is always capitalized; Both the genus and the species name are always in italics when typewritten; Both the genus and the species name are always underlined when handwritten.
• Second question: coli.