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Which of the following combinations form a binomial epithet?

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  1. Generic epithet + specific epithet

  2. Specific epithet + author citation

  3. Generic epithet + author citation

  4. Generic epithet + specific epithet + author citation

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Correct Option: A
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'.

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

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  1. Exocoetus - flying frog

  2. Betta - Fighting fish

  3. Toad - Tree frog

  4. Pristis - Electric fish

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Correct Option: B
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.'

Bionomial nomenclature was first issued in:

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  1. SystemaNaturae

  2. Genera Plantarum

  3. Genera Animahum

  4. Species Plantarum

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Correct Option: A

SystemaNatura  was written by:

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  1. Ernst Mayr

  2. Carolus Linnaeus

  3. R H Whittake

  4. W M Stanley

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Correct Option: A

The complete name of a plant in binomial nomenclature has?

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  1. Three parts(words)

  2. Two parts(words)

  3. Five parts(words)

  4. One part(word)

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Correct Option: A

Initiation of binomial system for animals is believed to be started on?

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  1. $1$ May $1753$

  2. $1$ August $1758$

  3. $1$ August $1753$

  4. $1$ May $1758$

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Correct Option: A

Find out incorrect statements.

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  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

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Correct Option: A

Botanical name of potato is

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  1. Solanum tuberosum

  2. Manihot esculenta

  3. Malus pumila

  4. Piper nigrum

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Correct Option: A
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.

The branch of biology dealing with classification is known as

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  1. Physiology

  2. Taxonomy

  3. Paleontology

  4. Mycology

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Correct Option: B
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.

A scientific name contains information about its

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  1. Family and species

  2. Genus and species

  3. Phylum and order

  4. Class and family

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Correct Option: B
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.