What is the Correct Way to Write the Scientific Name

Question

What is the correct way to write the scientific name of man?
A)HOMO sapiens
B)Homo sapiens
C)Homo Sapiens
D)HOMO SAPIENS
E)homo sapiens

Accepted Answer

The scientific name of man is Homo sapiens. The genus name, Homo, is always capitalized, while the species name, sapiens, is always in lower case. The correct formatting of the name is Homo sapiens, with both words italicized or underlined.