Question

question 4 of 10
what is the scientific name for humans?
a. homo sapiens
b. homo erectus
c. homo linnaeus
d. sapiens erectus

Explanation:

In biological classification, the scientific name for modern humans is Homo sapiens. Homo erectus is an extinct hominid species. There is no valid species named Homo linnaeus (Linnaeus is a person, the father of modern taxonomy). Sapiens erectus is not a correct scientific naming format as the genus should come first in binomial nomenclature.

Answer:

A. Homo sapiens