Botany-Taxonomic Categories
NEET Botany Taxonomic Categories MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
How many Latin words are used in the binomial nomenclature of an organism, such as the scientific name 'Mangifera indica'?
A
2 words
B
3 words
C
4 words
D
1 word
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Binomial nomenclature uses two Latin words: the first word represents the genus and the second word represents the specific epithet, as per the example 'Mangifera indica'.
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