Question

While writing a scientific name, specific epithet is written:

• A. As the first word in the scientific name
• B. As the second word in the scientific name
• C. In a bracket alongside the scientific name
• D. Both A and B
  

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

As the second word in the scientific name

• The first word in the scientific name is the generic name (represents the genus) and the second word is the specific epithet (represent species name).
  
• For example, the scientific name of humans can be written as Homo sapiens, where homo is the generic name and sapiens is the specific epithet.
  

So, the correct option is B.