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Biology Chapter 6 : Topic 6
Binomial Nomenclature
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What is binomial nomenclature?
Reasoning: Binomial nomenclature assigns every organism a two-part scientific name.
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Who introduced the binomial nomenclature system?
Reasoning: Carolus Linnaeus developed the modern system of scientific naming.
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In binomial nomenclature, the first word represents the:
Reasoning: The first part of the scientific name is the genus name.
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In the scientific name Homo sapiens, the word sapiens represents the:
Reasoning: The second word is the species name (specific epithet).
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Which of the following is correctly written according to binomial nomenclature rules?
Reasoning: The genus begins with a capital letter, while the species name begins with a lowercase letter.
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Why is binomial nomenclature important?
Reasoning: Scientific names are recognized worldwide and avoid confusion.
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Which language is traditionally used in binomial nomenclature?
Reasoning: Scientific names are usually derived from Latin or Latinized forms.
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The scientific name of mango is Mangifera indica. Which part indicates the genus?
Reasoning: The first word of a scientific name is the genus.
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Which rule applies when writing scientific names by hand?
Reasoning: Handwritten scientific names are underlined separately.
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When typed or printed, scientific names are usually:
Reasoning: Scientific names are printed in italics.
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Two organisms belonging to the same genus must have:
Reasoning: Organisms in the same genus share the same genus name.
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Which of the following is NOT a correct scientific name?
Reasoning: The genus should start with a capital letter and the species with a lowercase letter.
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What is the main advantage of using scientific names instead of common names?
Reasoning: Common names vary by region, but scientific names are universally accepted.
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In the scientific name Felis catus, the organism belongs to the genus:
Reasoning: The first word always represents the genus.
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Which statement about species names is correct?
Reasoning: The species name follows the genus name.
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