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Binomial nomenclature consists of two words

1. Genus and species
2. Order and family
3. Family and genus
4. Species and variety

Correct answer: Genus and species

Solution

Binomial nomenclature is the standard system for naming living things with two Latinized words. The first word is the genus, and the second is the species epithet, which together form the scientific name.

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