Multiple choice general knowledge

What is the lowest prime number?

  1. 0

  2. 1

  3. 2

  4. 3

  5. 5

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A prime number must have exactly two distinct factors: 1 and itself. 2 is the lowest prime number (factors: 1, 2). 0 has infinite factors, 1 has only one factor, and while 3 and 5 are prime, they are not the lowest.