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Why is binomial nomenclature considered more scientific than common names?

  1. A
    It uses two names to uniquely identify a species
  2. B
    It allows multiple names for the same organism
  3. C
    It is based on local language preferences
  4. D
    It replaces taxonomy with common terms

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Binomial nomenclature provides a unique, two-part name (Genus + specific epithet) for every species. This prevents the confusion caused by common names, which can differ between regions or refer to multiple different organisms.

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Why is binomial nomenclature considered more scientific than common names?
A
It uses two names to uniquely identify a species
B
It allows multiple names for the same organism
C
It is based on local language preferences
D
It replaces taxonomy with common terms

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