Multiple choice

What is the generic name of humans?

  1. Homo

  2. Sapiens

  3. Human

  4. Beings

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A Correct answer
Explanation

In binomial nomenclature, the scientific name consists of two parts: Genus (capitalized) and species (lowercase). For humans, this is Homo sapiens. Homo is the generic name (genus), while sapiens is the specific epithet. The question asks for the 'generic name,' which refers to the genus name Homo. Option A is correct. Option B (Sapiens) is the species name, not the generic name. Options C and D are common descriptive terms, not taxonomic names.

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