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17. In a scientific name, how are the genus and species names typically capitalized?
Options
A Both are capitalized
B Neither is capitalized
C The genus name is capitalized, the species name is lowercase
Correct Answer
D Only the species name is capitalized
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under binomial rules, the Genus starts with an uppercase letter, while the specific epithet is always written in lowercase.

Hint

Uppercase for Genus, lowercase for species.

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Course: ZOO 102
Topic: Practice Questions ZOO 102 4
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 536 of 737
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