_____________ is a scientific word for human beings?

Correct answer: B. Homo sepions

  • A. Animals
  • B. Homo sepions
  • C. Omnivore
  • D. Consumer

Explanation

The scientific name of humans is Homo sapiens, with Homo as the genus and sapiens as the species name. Students may choose animals because humans belong to the animal kingdom, but that is a broad classification rather than the binomial scientific name.

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