Question

Select incorrect statement w.rt binomial nomenclature

(1) Blological names are generally in italics and written in Latin

(2) Generic name starts with capital letter

(3) Both names are separately underlined to indicate their Latin origin

The answer is 1st option
but I need explanation plz, why is it so? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Answer

Explanation:

There are certain rules regarding biological nomenclature like -

Both the words in a biological name when handwritten are separately underlined.

The first word in the biological name represents the genus.

The first word denoting the genus starts with a capital letter.

Also, biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics.

So, the correct option is 'Biological names are generally Greek and written in italics'.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) generic name starts with capital letters