The binomial system assigns to each organism a unique name that describes its __________.

• A. order and family
• B. body plan and habitat
• C. family and species
• D. evolutionary history
• E. genus and species

Answer: (E)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that the binomial nomenclature is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving each a name composed of two parts.
2. Recognize that this system was developed by Carl Linnaeus and is used universally to provide a unique and consistent name for each species.
3. The first part of the name is the genus, which is a group of species that are closely related and share a common ancestor.
4. The second part of the name is the species identifier, which is specific to each species within the genus.
5. Therefore, the binomial system assigns to each organism a unique name that describes its genus and species.