Following binomial nomenclature, which of the following makes up the scientific name of an organism?

A) The species name and then the genus name
B) The genus name and then the species name
C) The family name and then the genus name
D) The species name and then the family name
E) The genus name and then the order name


B) The genus name and then the species name

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