Many brand names have become so common that they are now generic terms for a particular product category. Which of the following is the best example of this?
A) Mrs. Butterworths
B) Charmin
C) Bic
D) Crispix
E) Kleenex

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"Kleenex" has become a generic term for any facial tissue, even if it is not made by the Kleenex brand. The other options may be well-known brand names, but they have not become generic terms for their respective product categories in the same way that "Kleenex" has for facial tissue.

Many Brand Names Have Become So Common That They Are