Botany-Binomial Nomenclature
NEET Botany Binomial Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Easy-Class 11
What does the second word in a binomial name represent?
A
The specific epithet
B
The genus name
C
The family name
D
The common name
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
The second word in a biological name denotes the specific epithet, as stated in the NCERT context. This is the part of the name that identifies the particular species within the genus.
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