Binomial Nomenclature
Biology ⇒ Biological Classification
Binomial Nomenclature starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between a common name and a scientific name, using an example.
Describe the main rules of binomial nomenclature as set by international codes.
Describe the process of assigning a scientific name to a newly discovered species.
Explain the importance of standardization in scientific naming of organisms.
A newly discovered flowering plant is found to be closely related to the genus Rosa. According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, which of the following would be an acceptable scientific name for this new species?
(1) rosa Newplant
(2) Rosa newplant
(3) Rosa Newplant
(4) newplant Rosa
A researcher finds that the scientific name of a species is written as Panthera leo Linnaeus, 1758. Explain the significance of the name and the year in this context.
A scientific paper refers to a species as "Quercus robur L." What does the "L." signify in this context?
A newly discovered plant species is found to be closely related to the genus Solanum. The proposed scientific name is Solanum maxima. However, it is later found that Solanum maxima was already assigned to a different species. According to the rules of binomial nomenclature, what should be done in this situation?
Which code governs the naming of plants in binomial nomenclature?
(1) International Code of Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN)
(2) International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN)
(3) International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICN)
(4) International Code of Virus Classification and Nomenclature (ICVCN)
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of binomial nomenclature?
(1) It provides a universal name for each species.
(2) It allows for multiple names for the same species.
(3) It reduces confusion caused by local names.
(4) It indicates the relationship between species.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of binomial nomenclature?
(1) Each species has a two-part name.
(2) Names are written in the local language.
(3) The genus name is capitalized.
(4) The species name is not capitalized.
Which of the following is NOT a rule of binomial nomenclature?
(1) The names must be in Latin or Latinized.
(2) The genus name is written after the species name.
(3) The scientific name is italicized or underlined.
(4) The species name is not capitalized.
Fill in the blank: In binomial nomenclature, the first word represents the __________ and the second word represents the __________.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name for human beings is __________ __________.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name of the banana plant is __________ __________.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name of the dog is __________ __________.
True or False: Binomial nomenclature is only used for plants.
True or False: Binomial nomenclature was first introduced in the 18th century.
True or False: In binomial nomenclature, both the genus and species names are always italicized or underlined.
True or False: In binomial nomenclature, the genus name is always capitalized and the species name is always in lowercase.
