Question

In binomial nomenclature, the name of a bacterial strain is written with the first letter of _____} word(s) being capitalized.

• A. first
• B. second
• C. neither
• D. first and second

Hint:

In binomial nomenclature, always capitalize the genus name (first word) and use lowercase for the species name (second word).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

In binomial nomenclature, which is the system used to name species, the name of an organism consists of two parts: the genus name and the species name. The genus name is always capitalized, while the species name is written in lowercase. This system ensures clarity and uniformity in scientific naming across different organisms.
- The first word of the name is the genus, and it is capitalized. For example, in the name Escherichia coli, Escherichia is the genus and is capitalized.
- The second word is the species, and it is written in lowercase. In the same example, coli is the species and is written in lowercase.
Therefore, the correct answer is (A), where only the first word (genus) is capitalized, and the second word (species) is lowercase.