Botany-Binomial Nomenclature

NEET Botany Binomial Nomenclature MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

If the number of known and described species is approximately 1.75 million, and assuming each species is assigned a unique binomial name, how many binomial names are there if each consists of one genus name and one specific epithet?

A

75 million

B

50 million

C

0.88 million

D

75 million

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Each species is given a unique binomial name consisting of one genus name and one specific epithet, which results in 1.75 million unique binomial names.

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