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Which of the following is NOT true when comparing scientific names and common names?

A
Scientific names vary from place to place
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Common names vary from place to place
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C
Scientific names are in Latin
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D
There can be multiple common names for one organism
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Solution

The correct option is A Scientific names vary from place to place

An organism has two types of names - a common or vernacular name and a scientific name. The common or vernacular name varies from place to place depending on the language of the area. An organism, thus, can have multiple common names.

A scientific name is always in Latin, which is a dead language. Hence, it is universal irrespective of the language and geographical location. So, an organism will always have a single scientific name.


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