Count the number of true statements
a. Each category in taxonomic hierarchy is termed as taxon
b. Species is the toxic ions of biological classification
c. Specific epithet is always printed in Italics
d. Tiger and Dog are included in the same genus
1) 2
2) 1
3) 4
4) 3
Answers
Answer:
Option (1)
Explanation:
Because,
(a) Correct. fact
(b) Wrong. species is not the 'toxic ions' of classification.
(c) Correct. Specific epithet is always printed in italics. Eg: Mangifera indica
(d) wrong. Tiger belongs to genus Panthera and Dog belongs in genus Cannis
Hence, option one because (a) and (b) are wrong
The correct answer is option (1).
The number of true statements is 2- Statement (a) and (c).
a. Each category in taxonomic hierarchy is termed as taxon- True.
It is arranged in a hierarchical form starting from kingdom to species.
(b) Species is the toxic ions of biological classification-False
Species is the last level of biological classification just after genus. It has related organisms with comparable characteristics which are capable of interbreeding.
(c) Specific epithet is always printed in Italics- True
For example: Homo sapiens.
(d) Tiger and Dog are included in the same genus- False.
Tiger belongs to the genus, Panthera whereas Dog belongs to the genus, Canis.