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According to binomial nomenclature, what is the correct scientific name format for a species?
Options
A Genus name capitalized, specific epithet capitalized, both italicized.
B Genus name lowercase, specific epithet lowercase, both italicized.
C Genus name capitalized, specific epithet lowercase, both italicized.
Correct Answer
D Genus name capitalized, specific epithet lowercase, both underlined.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Binomial nomenclature dictates that the Genus name is always capitalized, the specific epithet is always in lowercase, and both parts of the name are italicized (or underlined when handwritten) to distinguish them as scientific names.

Hint

Recall the rules for naming species, such as Mangifera indica or Oryza sativa.

Question Info

Course: BOT 102
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 345 of 769
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