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Chapter 1, Problem 6MCQ
What is the correct way to write the scientific name for humans?
a. Homo sapiens
b. Homo Sapiens
c. Homo sapiens
d. homo sapiens
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BIOLOGY:THE ESSENTIALS (LL) W/CONNECT
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