Question

Read the statement given below and identify the incorrect statement.

• A. Scientific names favour multiple naming for the same kind of an organism.
• B. Scientific names are used all over the world.
• C. Scientific names are often descriptive and tell us some important character of an organism
• D. Scientific names indicate relationship between species

Answer 1

The correct option is A Scientific names favour multiple naming for the same kind of an organism.

The purpose of nomenclature is to ensure that a single scientific name is used for the same kind of organism all over the world. This prevents confusion while identifying organisms anywhere across the globe.

So, the correct option with incorrect statement is, 'Scientific names favour multiple naming for the same kind of organism'.