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question 62
the scientific name for every organism consists of the names of the __.
a class and order.
b family and genus.
c family and species.
d order and family.
e genus and species.

Explanation:

The scientific naming of organisms (binomial nomenclature) uses the genus and species names. This is a fundamental concept in biology (taxonomy). Options A, B, C, D involve higher or incorrect taxonomic levels for naming. Only E has genus and species, which are used in binomial nomenclature.

Answer:

E. genus and species.