What is true in a scientific name? - Vidyadip

MCQ

What is true in a scientific name?

A
Specific name is written first.
B
Generic name starts with small letter.
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Generic name starts with capital letter while specific name starts with small letter.
D
It is written in English.

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Answer

Correct option: C.

Generic name starts with capital letter while specific name starts with small letter.

Certain conventions are followed while writing the scientific names:

The name of the genus begins with a capital letter.
The name of the species begins with a small letter.

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