Which of the following statements comparing virus classification and taxonomy of organisms is true?
A) Both viruses and organisms are organized into domains.
B) Only families are common to both viral classification and organism taxonomy.
C) The common names of viruses are their genus and species epithet, as they are with organisms.
D) Genus and specific epithet are used in both classification systems.
E) Both viruses and organisms are organized into classes.

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In both virus classification and organism taxonomy, the terms "genus" and "specific epithet" are used, although viruses do not have a universally accepted species concept like organisms.

Which of the Following Statements Comparing Virus Classification and Taxonomy