NEET Botany Binomial Nomenclature Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): In binomial nomenclature, the specific epithet is always capitalized.
Reason (R): The specific epithet in binomial nomenclature denotes the species and follows the genus name.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true but R is false.
A is false but R is true.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
In binomial nomenclature, the specific epithet is not capitalized, although it follows the genus name and denotes the species.
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