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According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, the first part of a scientific name must always be?

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Correct answer: Generic name or Genus name

Binomial nomenclature gives every species a two-part scientific name. The first part identifies the genus, which is a group of closely related species. The second part is the specific epithet; together, the genus name and specific epithet identify one species. The genus is written first and begins with a capital letter, while the specific epithet normally begins with a small letter.

For example, in Homo sapiens, Homo is the genus and sapiens is the specific epithet. Therefore, option A is correct: the first part is the generic or genus name. Option B is not correct because the specific part comes second. A family name is a broader taxonomic rank and an author’s name may be added in scientific citation, but neither forms the first part of the binomial name.

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