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Binomial nomenclature means that every organism has

a)

Two names one scientific and other popular

b)

One scientific name consisting of a generic and a specific epithet

c)

One name given by two scientist

d)

Two names, one Latinize and other of the person



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Binomial nomenclature means that every organism has

a)

Two names one scientific and other popular

b)

One scientific name consisting of a generic and a specific epithet

c)

One name given by two scientist

d)

Two names, one Latinize and other of the person

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Bauhin (1623) proposed a binary system of naming plants. This concept was properly enlarged by Lannaeus (1753), while publishing ‘Species Plantarum’. According to this, plant name consists of two parts-the generic and specific epithet.

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