The Living World Question 33

33. Binomial nomenclature means

(a) one name given by two scientists

(b) one scientific name consisting of a generic and specific epithet

(c) two names, one latinised, other of a person

(d) two names of same plant

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Answer : b

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(b) Binomial nomenclature means the scientific name of any organism consist of a generic and a specific epithet. Generic name starts with capital letter and specific name with small letter. Both the names are in Italics when printed, or underlined in manuscripts.