Which of the Following Is a Correctly Written Scientific Name

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a correctly written scientific name?

• A)Australopithecus afarensis
• B)homo sapiens
• C)musca domesticus
• D)Acer pennsylvanicus

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Definitions:

Thermic Effect

The increase in metabolic rate after eating, due to the energy required for digestion, absorption, and distribution of nutrients.

Food

Nutritious substances that organisms eat or absorb in order to maintain life and growth.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which the body consumes energy when in a resting state to uphold essential operations like breathing and maintaining body heat.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure and reduces blood flow to certain areas.