In binomial nomenclature, the first word denotes the _______ and the second component denotes the _______.
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Correct answer: Genus, Specific epithet
The binomial system consists of two names: the generic name (Genus) starting with a capital letter, and the specific epithet (Species) starting with a small letter.
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