Botany-Binomial Nomenclature

NEET Botany Binomial Nomenclature Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 11

Assertion (A): Binomial nomenclature provides a unique and universally accepted name for each species. | Reason (R): The scientific names in binomial nomenclature are composed of the genus name and the specific epithet.

A

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

B

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

C

A is true but R is false.

D

A is false but R is true.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The assertion and reason are true. Binomial nomenclature ensures each species has a unique name, and the reason explains that this name consists of a genus name followed by a specific epithet, as described in the NCERT context.

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