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

Naked ape is?

  1. Homo sapiens

  2. Simia pygmaeous

  3. Gorilla

  4. Pan satyrus
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A Correct answer
Explanation
The Naked Ape is the modern human or Homo sapiens of the order Primates. They are characterized by their erect posture, dexterity, complex linguistics, bipedal locomotion, higher brain complexity and societal structures. They are called the Naked Ape as they have relatively less or less dense body hair compared to other primates.
So, the correct answer is 'Homo sapiens'.
Multiple choice biology classification of living organisms binomial nomenclature nomenclature of organisms naming of the organisms nomenclature in classification

Match and find the correct option.

I II
(a) Strobilanthus (i) Tiger Claw Plant
(b) Martynia (ii) Century Plant
(c) Lodoicea (iii) Neelakuranji
(d) Viola (iv) Common Pansy
(v) Double Coconut

  1. a-ii, b-i, c-iii, d-v

  2. a-iii, b-i, c-v, d-iv

  3. a-ii, b-iii, c-i, d-v

  4. a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-v
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B Correct answer
Explanation

  • Strobilanthus is the botanical name of neelakuranji plants.
  • Martynia is the botanical name of the Tiger claw plant
  • Lodoicea is the botanical name of double coconut
  • viola is the botanical name of common pansy 
So, the correct answer is option B.

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

In binomial nomenclature.

  1. Both in genus and species the first letter is capital

  2. Both genus and species are printed in italics

  3. Genus and species may be of same name

  4. Genus is written after the species
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B Correct answer
Explanation

According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, both the generic name and specific epithet must be printed in italics when typed or underlined when handwritten to indicate their Latin origin. The genus starts with a capital letter, but the species does not.

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

In a binomial system of nomenclature when there are three words used for a species name _________________.

  1. Two words of the specific epithet are joined/hyphen

  2. First word of the specific epithet should be eliminated

  3. Whole specific epithet is to be rejected

  4. Another substitute specific epithet is to be chosen
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With reference to botanical nomenclature, in type method ___________________.

  1. Type is for the name and not for the species

  2. Type is for the species and not for the name

  3. Type is for populations not either for names or species

  4. Type is for the genus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

In the type method of nomenclature, the type specimen serves as the permanent reference point for the application of a name, not the species itself.

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

When Acetabularia is in uninucleate condition, then it is in _______________.

  1. Vegetative phase

  2. Reproductive phase

  3. Cyst formation stage

  4. Gamete formation stage
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Explanation

Acetabularia is a unicellular green alga. The uninucleate stage represents its vegetative growth phase before it undergoes reproductive processes.

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

Consider the following statements. The International code of botanical nomenclature prescribes that.
a. Every taxon or group of plants can bear only one correct name
b. A name could be applied to one or more than group of plants
c. The rank of species is basic in nomenclature
Which of the statements given are correct?

  1. $1, 2$ and $3$
  2. $1$ and $2$
  3. $2$ and $3$
  4. $1$ and $3$
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A Correct answer
Explanation

All three statements are correct: each taxon has one correct name, a name is specific to a group, and the species is the basic unit of classification.

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

Which one of the following is NOT permissible according to the rules of botanical nomenclature?

  1. Autonym

  2. Basionym

  3. Tautonym

  4. Synonym
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, tautonyms, which are names where the genus and specific epithet are identical, are strictly not permissible. Autonyms, basionyms, and synonyms are recognized botanical terms.