NEET
- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- The Living World
NEET · Botany · The Living World
Nomenclature Features Details A. Latin origin 1. Used in the genus...
| Nomenclature Features | Details |
|---|---|
| A. Latin origin | 1. Used in the genus name |
| B. Capital letter | 2. Used in the specific epithet |
| C. Small letter | 3. Used to denote Latin origin in printed names |
| D. Example name | 4. Example of Mangifera indica |
Options
- AA - 3, B - 1, C - 4, D - 2
- BA - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
- CA - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
- DA - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
Correct answer
C. A - 3, B - 1, C - 2, D - 4
Step-by-step solution
Latin origin is denoted in printed names. The genus name starts with a capital letter, while the specific epithet starts with a small letter. Mangifera indica is an example name.