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Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Which of the following combinations form a binomial epithet?

  1. Generic epithet + specific epithet

  2. Specific epithet + author citation

  3. Generic epithet + author citation

  4. Generic epithet + specific epithet + author citation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Binomial nomenclature is a system of naming living species in which each species is assigned a specific scientific name. The name consists of two parts:
  • Generic epithet: It shows the genus of the organism
  • Specific epithet: It shows the species of the organism.
So, the correct answer is 'Generic epithet + specific epithet'.
Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Which of the following is correct match of genetic name with it's common name?

  1. Exocoetus - flying frog

  2. Betta - Fighting fish

  3. Toad - Tree frog

  4. Pristis - Electric fish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A flying frog is an Asian frog which has the ability to achieve gliding flight between trees. Its generic name is Rhacophorus nigropalmatus. The generic name of fighting fish is Betta splendens. It is also called as bettas. Two male fighting fish fight to protect territory. Hence, they are never be placed in the same tank. Tree frog is a frog that spends its most of the live in trees. Its generic name is Hyla arborea. Electric fish is a fish that generates electric field. Its generic name is Electrophorus electricus. It is also called as electric eel.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Betta - Fighting fish.'

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Bionomial nomenclature was first issued in:

  1. SystemaNaturae

  2. Genera Plantarum

  3. Genera Animahum

  4. Species Plantarum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Carolus Linnaeus introduced the binomial nomenclature system in his seminal work, Systema Naturae, which laid the foundation for modern biological classification.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The complete name of a plant in binomial nomenclature has?

  1. Three parts(words)

  2. Two parts(words)

  3. Five parts(words)

  4. One part(word)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Binomial nomenclature, established by Linnaeus, dictates that every species name consists of exactly two parts or words. The first word represents the genus and the second represents the specific epithet.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Find out incorrect statements.

  1. Scientific names of plants can be written in any language

  2. There is only one scientific name for a particular plants

  3. All letters of genus name are written in capital

  4. Out of seven taxomic category, two are used to denote scientific name generally
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Scientific names must follow Latinized rules and are not written in 'any' language. The other statements are generally accepted rules of binomial nomenclature, making A the incorrect statement requested.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

Botanical name of potato is

  1. Solanum tuberosum

  2. Manihot esculenta

  3. Malus pumila

  4. Piper nigrum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial nightshade Solanum tuberosum L. The word "potato" may refer either to the plant itself or the edible tuber. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

The branch of biology dealing with classification is known as

  1. Physiology

  2. Taxonomy

  3. Paleontology

  4. Mycology
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Taxonomy (biology), a branch of science that encompasses the description, identification, nomenclature, and classification of organisms.

Physiology is the scientific study of normal function in living systems.
Paleontology is the study of fossils.
Mycology is the branch of biology concerned with the study of fungi.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology why classification? nomenclature in classification introduction to plant kingdom history of classification nomenclature of animals

A scientific name contains information about its

  1. Family and species

  2. Genus and species

  3. Phylum and order

  4. Class and family
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
A scientific name contains information about its genus and species.
The scientific name of an organism is used to identify it anywhere in the world. Under binomial system of nomenclature, each organism has scientific name consisting of two parts. First part is genus and second part is the species. For example- the scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica, scientific name of house fly is Musca domestica.