Question

Which of the following is/are true for writing scientific names?

• A. Capitalized but not printed distinctively, italicized, or underlined
• B. Italicized or underlined
• C. Capitalized and italicized or underlined
• D. Italicized or underlined with the first word capitalized

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A

Capitalized but not printed distinctively, italicized, or underlined

D

Italicized or underlined with the first word capitalized

The binomial name consists of a genus name and species name. Both parts are italicised. The genus name is always capitalized and is written first; the species name follows the genus name and is not capitalized.