Question

Regarding binomial nomenclature which of the following statement is correct?

• A. Both in genus and species the first letter is capital.
• B. Both genus and species are printed in italics.
• C. Genus and species are always the same name.
• D. Genus is written after the species.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Both genus and species are printed in italics.

In taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, also known as binary nomenclature, is a formal system of naming species of living things, established by Carolus Linnaeus. Each name is composed of two parts, the Genus, and the species. Most of the time, both of them have a Latin origin and are always printed in italics.

So the correct option is B.