MediumBotanyBinomial Nomenclature Rules
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Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the rules of Binomial Nomenclature?
A
The first word denoting the genus starts with a small letter.
B
The specific epithet starts with a capital letter.
C
Biological names when handwritten are jointly underlined.
D
Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics.
Explanation
Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics. They are Latinised or derived from Latin irrespective of their origin. The first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter. The specific epithet starts with a small letter. Biological names when handwritten are separately underlined.
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