Biology PYQ 46 of 399 · Plant Kingdom & Classification

Which of the following is an example of the binomial scientific name?

  1. AGreen algae
  2. BSnow leopard
  3. CRana tigrina
  4. DChina rose
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Rana tigrina

Explanation

In binomial nomenclature, devised by Linnaeus, every species has a two-part scientific name: the genus first, then the species.

Rana tigrina (an Indian frog) is such a name. Green algae, snow leopard and China rose are common names.

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