Question

Why was binomial nomenclature proposed?

• A. To give scientific names to all animals
• B. To have a common name for all the organisms
• C. To give a genus and a species name to all animals
• D. The binomial nomenclature was in trend

Answer 1

The correct option is B

To have a common name for all the organisms

Binomial nomenclature was proposed to solve the difficulties arising out of an organism being known by various names in different languages and regions. This is a completely accepted scientific method of naming. This can ensure that the scientific name of an organism is the same all over the world.