Multiple choice

Which of the following scientific names is written correctly according to the conventions of binomial nomenclature?

  1. Brassica indica

  2. Mengifera Indica

  3. SOLANUM MELONGINA

  4. Mimosa Pudica

  5. Both (1) and (3)
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Binomial nomenclature requires the genus name to start with a capital letter and the species name with a lowercase letter, both italicized (or underlined). Option A correctly follows these conventions.

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