Few rules are written below regarding binomial nomenclature…

Biology The Living World Diversity in the Living World Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

Few rules are written below regarding binomial nomenclature. Identify the wrong one.

Entire binomial name is italicised.

Generic and specific names start with capital letters.

Generic and specific names when handwritten are separately underlined.

All are correct

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The correct answer is:

In binomial nomenclature:

• Genus → capital letter

• Species → small letter

So saying both start with capitals is incorrect.

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