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Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

The main drawback of binomial nomenclature is

  1. The botanical name of the plant depends on the taxonomic system.

  2. The name of the plant is not limited by size.

  3. The name plant does not depend on taxonomy.

  4. Both A and B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The usefulness of botanical names is limited by the fact that taxonomic groups are not fixed in size; a taxon may have a varying circumscription. The group of a particular botanical name refers to can be quite small according to some people and quite big according to others.
  • Unlike the common name which took size, uses and appearance into consideration, binomial names were only based on taxonomic system.
So, the correct option is 'Both A and B'.
Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

The usefulness of botanical name is limited by

  1. The size of taxonomic group

  2. Type of taxon

  3. The name of taxon

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The usefulness of botanical names is limited by the size of the taxonomic group. The taxonomic groups are not fixed in size. It may have circumscription depending on the taxonomic system. Hence, the botanical name may belong to either too small or too big group.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.

Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

The limitation of binomial nomenclature is

  1. Hard to learn names

  2. Names are unfamiliar to common people

  3. Names are long

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Binomial Nomenclature system was classification which was popularized by Carl Von Linnaeus consists of a Genus and a Species name both of which are in Latin or Latinised form. It has great advantages along with some disadvantages too such as difficulty in learning latin names, the names being unfamiliar to common masses, the names being long compared to the common names.
So, the correct answer is, 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

ICZN was adopted in 

  1. 1960

  2. 1970

  3. 1964

  4. 1974
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

ICZN was adopted in 1964 with an object to assign a unique and scientific name of every taxon, it also regulates how these naming will be documented and used in literature. They provide universality in the naming or nomenclature.

So, the correct option is '1964'.

Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

ICVN is

  1. International Code of Veterinary Nomenclature

  2. International Code of Viral Nomenclature

  3. International Code of Vertebrate Nomenclature

  4. International Code of Vertebrate Names
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

ICVN is referred to as the International Code of Viral Nomenclature. It is concerned with the correct classification and nomenclature of different strains of a virus. It is international and universally applied to all viruses.

So, the correct option is 'International Code of Viral Nomenclature'.

Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

ICBN is connected with 

  1. Correct nomenclature of animals.

  2. Correct nomenclature of plants.

  3. Correct nomenclature of biochemicals.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) is the set of rules and recommendations dealing with the formal botanical names that are given to plants. Its intent is that each taxonomic group of plants has only one correct name that is accepted worldwide. The value of a scientific name is that it is an identifier; it is not necessarily of descriptive value, or even accurate.

So, the correct option is 'Correct nomenclature of plants'.

Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

Type specimen of a new species has to be 

  1. Described in Latin

  2. Published in recognized scientific journal

  3. Kept in a recognised herbarium or collection

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A type specimen is an original specimen from which a description of a new species is made. It is described in Latin and published in a recognized scientific journal. To preserve the specimen, it is kept in a recognized herbarium or collection for future references.

So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.

Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

ICBN was adopted in 

  1. 1951

  2. 1971

  3. 1961

  4. 1981
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

ICBN (International Code of Botanical Nomenclature) was adopted in the year 1961. It is the set of rules and recommendations dealing with the classification and botanical names that are given to plants. The nomenclature is universal and according to the system of binomial nomenclature.

So, the correct option is '1961'.

Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

Lady's Finger is actually 

  1. Okra

  2. Smooth Guard

  3. Ridge guard

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

Lady Finger is actually known as Okra. It is a flowering plant in the mallow family also known as gumbo. It is valued for its edible green seed pods. Originating in Africa, the plant is cultivated in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate regions around the world.

So, the correct option is 'Okra'.

Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

If a botanist want to study nomenclature of a similar species, the scientist will study

  1. Syntype

  2. Isotype

  3. Neotype

  4. Mesotype
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  1. Syntype: It refers to two or more specimens collected by the author simultaneously of the same species.
    2. Isotype: It is a duplicate of the holotype collected and can be used for studies when holotype is not accessible.
    3. Neotype: It refers to the new specimen collected when the original material is missing.
    So, the correct option is 'Isotype'.