NEET Previous Year Question

Nomenclature is governed by certain universal rules. Which one of the following is contrary to the rules of nomenclature?

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Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

  1. ABiological names can be written in any language
  2. BThe first word in a biological name represents the genus name, and the second is a specific epithet
  3. CThe names are written in Latin and are italicized
  4. DWhen written by hand, the names are to be underlined

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) According to binomial nomenclature rules, scientific names must be in Latin (or latinized) to ensure universality. They cannot be written in any language.

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