How are organisms assigned a correct scientific/biological name?

How are organisms assigned a correct scientific/biological name?
  1. Based on the organism's physical appearance
  2. Based on the organism's habitat and distribution
  3. Based on the organism's resemblance and distinct differences
  4. Based on the organism's food habits

Solution

Based on the organism's resemblance and distinct differences, each organism is identified and assigned a correct scientific/biological name comprising two words as per the binomial system of nomenclature.

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