Question

Which of the following is true about the scientific names of animals?

• A. Scientific name of a particular species differ from one region to another.
• B. Scientific name of a particular species is universal.
• C. Scientific names do not follow the system of binomial nomenclature.
• D. Scientific name is the same as common name of a species.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Scientific name of a particular species is universal.

Scientific names are used to describe various species of organisms in a way that is universal so that scientists around the globe can readily identify the same animal. This system is called binomial nomenclature. Therefore, scientific names are derived from the Latin name of the organism. Common name of a particular species is different from it's scientific name and may vary from one region to another.