Question

In relation to biological nomenclature or scientific names which is wrong?

• A. Scientific names are generally Latin words and printed in italics.
• B. Scientific names ensure that one organism has only one name.
• C. Scientific names are used all over the world.
• D. One scientific name can be used for two or more related species.

Answer 1

The correct option is D One scientific name can be used for two or more related species.

Binomial nomenclature is the naming of all living organisms in a scientific manner with two names, the first being the genus and the second being that of the species. Normally, no two organisms belonging to two different species can have the same scientific name, even if they are closely related.