STANDARDBotany-Biological Classification
STANDARD Botany Nomenclature MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature
A
Biological names can be written in any language
B
The first word in a biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet
C
The names are written in Latin and are italicized
D
When written by hand, the names are to be underlined
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Biological names must be in Latin or Latinized form, not in any language.
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