Question

Explain binomial nomenclature.

Answer 1

Binomial nomenclature is the process of naming an organism. It includes naming the organism with two names. One is genus, the other is species E.g: Mangifera indica (mango)

Answer 2

1. $\sf\pink{ Binomial \: \: nomenclature \: :- }$ The system which provides scientific name for a plant with two components is called binomial nomenclature.

2. The first one is generic name and second one is specific name.

3. $\sf\pink{ Universal \: \: rules \: \: :- }$

• The scientific name should be in Latin and must be underlined or printed in Italics.
• The generic name starts with a capital letter.
• The specific name starts with a small letter.
• Name of the author may be written at the end.

4. Ex :- The scientific name of Brinjal is Solanum melongena.

• In this, Solanum is the name of the genus and melongena is the name of its species.