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Binomial nomenclature means
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Options:
  • 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
Solution:
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The correct answer is: One scientific name consisting of a generic and specific epithet
Binomial Nomenclature means the scientific name of any organism consist of a generic epithet and a specific epithet. Generic name starts with capital letter and specific name with small letter. Both the names are written in Italics or underlined in manuscripts.

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