NEET Botany Binomial Nomenclature MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about binomial nomenclature is incorrect?
(1) The first word of a scientific name represents the genus.
(2) The second word represents the specific epithet.
(3) Both words of a scientific name begin with capital letters.
(4) The scientific name is generally written in italics when printed.
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(1) 🟢 ✓ Correct The first word of a scientific name represents the genus.
(2) 🟢 ✓ Correct The second word is the specific epithet, which identifies the species within the genus.
(3) 🔴 ✗ Incorrect Only the genus name begins with a capital letter. The specific epithet begins with a small letter, e.g. Mangifera indica.
(4) 🟢 ✓ Correct Scientific names are written in italics when printed. When handwritten, both words are underlined separately.
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- 1st word → Genus → Capital letter
- 2nd word → Specific epithet → Small letter
- Printed → Italics
- Handwritten → Underline separately
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