NEET Botany Taxonomic Categories MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about taxonomic categories and binomial nomenclature are correct?
The genus name is always written in italics and starts with a lowercase letter.
The specific epithet distinguishes one species from another within the same genus.
Both the genus and specific epithet are derived from Latin and should be underlined when handwritten.
Taxonomic studies do not require the collection of actual specimens for identification purposes.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Statement B is correct as the specific epithet indeed serves to distinguish one species from another within the same genus. Statement A is incorrect because the genus name starts with an uppercase letter. Statement C is partially correct but does not specify that the first word is capitalized. Statement D is incorrect since the collection of specimens is essential for taxonomic studies.
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