NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyThe Living WorldPractice
Select the incorrect statement.
Options
- AThe first word in a biological name represents the genus while the second component denotes the specific epith
- BBiological names are generally in the Latin language.
- CBoth the words in a biological name, when handwritten, are separately underlined, or printed in Latin.
- DThe first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter while the specific epithet starts with a small
Correct answer
C. Both the words in a biological name, when handwritten, are separately underlined, or printed in Latin.
Step-by-step solution
Universal rules of nomenclature are as follows: 1. Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics. They are Latinised or derived from Latin irrespective of their origin. 2. The first word in a biological name represents the genus while the second component denotes the specific epithet. 3. Both the words in a biological name, when handwritten, are separately underlined, or printed in italics to indicate their Latin origin. 4. The first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter while the sp