Who developed the modern system of giving organisms a two-part scientific name?

Who developed the modern system of giving organisms a two-part scientific name?

• A. Charles Darwin
• B. Gregor Mendel
• C. Louis Pasteur
• D. Carolus Linnaeus

Answer: (D)

Two-part scientific names (binomial nomenclature) give every organism a universal label that has two parts: the genus and the species epithet. This system reduces confusion caused by different common names and reflects relationships by grouping closely related organisms in the same genus. Carolus Linnaeus developed this approach in the 18th century, providing the formal framework for naming and classifying living things and introducing the standardized use of genus and species names. The other scientists listed are known for evolution, genetics, and microbiology, but they did not create this naming system.

Two-part scientific names (binomial nomenclature) give every organism a universal label that has two parts: the genus and the species epithet. This system reduces confusion caused by different common names and reflects relationships by grouping closely related organisms in the same genus. Carolus Linnaeus developed this approach in the 18th century, providing the formal framework for naming and classifying living things and introducing the standardized use of genus and species names. The other scientists listed are known for evolution, genetics, and microbiology, but they did not create this naming system.