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BIO 101 Classification and Evolution of living things Objective Question

Question

How is a variety name written?
Options
A With single quotes
B In all capital letters
C In lowercase and italicized or underlined
Correct Answer
D With the abbreviation 'cv.'
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A variety name is written in lowercase and italicized or underlined, following the species name and the abbreviation 'var.', e.g., Pinus contorta var. latifolia.

Hint

This formatting is similar to the species name itself.

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