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The scientific name of mango is written as *Mangifera indica*. Which of the following is correct regarding this binomial?
A
Both words are written in capital letters.
B
The first word denotes species and the second denotes genus.
C
The first word denotes genus and starts with a capital letter, while the second denotes species and starts with a small letter.
D
The second word alone is underlined when handwritten.
Explanation
According to binomial nomenclature, each scientific name has two parts: the first part represents the genus and begins with a capital letter, while the second part represents the species and begins with a small letter. When handwritten, both words are underlined separately; when printed, they are written in italics. Thus, in *Mangifera indica*, Mangifera is the genus and indica is the species.
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