NEET2026BiologyChapterActual
Read the given rules of binomial nomenclature and select the incorrect one.
Options
- AThe name of the author appears after the specific epithet and is written in an abbreviated form.
- BBiological names are Latinised or derived from Latin irrespective of their origin.
- CThe first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter while the specific epithet starts with a small
- DWhen printed, biological names are italicized to indicate their Greek origin.
Correct answer
D. When printed, biological names are italicized to indicate their Greek origin.
Step-by-step solution
According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics. They are Latinised or derived from Latin irrespective of their origin. When printed, they are italicized to indicate their Latin origin, not Greek origin. The name of the author appears after the specific epithet and is written in an abbreviated form. The first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter while the specific epithet starts with a small letter. Therefore, the statement about italic