Question

Identify the incorrect statement with respect to the rules of Binomial Nomenclature.

• A. Biological names are underlined separately when handwritten
• B. Biological names are printed in Italics to indicate their non-Latin origin.
• C. The first word represents the genus while second component denotes the specific epithet
• D. Biological names are generally in Latin or Latinised irrespective of their origin

Hint:

Binomial names use italics for Latinized terms, not to indicate non-Latin origin.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

• Binomial Nomenclature Rules: Biological names are italicized or underlined, with the genus as the first word and specific epithet as the second, typically in Latin or Latinized form.
• Statement Analysis:
  • (1) Correct. Underlining separately when handwritten is a rule.
  • (2) Incorrect. Italics indicate Latin or Latinized names, not non-Latin origin.
  • (3) Correct. The genus and specific epithet follow this structure.
  • (4) Correct. Names are standardized in Latin or Latinized form.
• Conclusion: Statement (2) is incorrect as italics denote Latin origin, not non-Latin.