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Question
Which one is correct? a. Solanum Lycopersicum b. Solanum lycopersicum c. solanum lycopersicum d. solanum Lycopersicum
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, the genus name (Solanum) is capitalized, and the specific epithet (lycopersicum) is written in lowercase. The entire name is italicized (or underlined if handwritten).
Hint
The first letter of the first word is capitalized; the second word is all lowercase.