Binomial Nomenclature
Biology ⇒ Biological Classification
Binomial Nomenclature starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe the difference between genus and species in binomial nomenclature.
Describe the main rules for writing a scientific name according to binomial nomenclature.
Explain the importance of binomial nomenclature in biology.
Explain what happens if two scientists give different scientific names to the same species.
Explain why common names are not used in scientific classification.
What does the species name in binomial nomenclature indicate?
What is binomial nomenclature?
What is the main advantage of using binomial nomenclature over common names?
Which of the following is a correctly written scientific name? (1) Homo sapiens (2) homo Sapiens (3) Homo Sapiens (4) homo sapiens
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of binomial nomenclature? (1) It provides a unique name for each species. (2) It uses local languages. (3) It avoids confusion. (4) It is universally accepted.
Which of the following is NOT a rule of binomial nomenclature? (1) The genus name is capitalized. (2) The species name is capitalized. (3) Both names are italicized or underlined. (4) The names are in Latin.
Which of the following is the correct scientific name for humans? (1) Homo sapiens (2) Homo Sapiens (3) homo sapiens (4) Homo sapien
Fill in the blank: In binomial nomenclature, the _______ name is written first, followed by the _______ name.
Fill in the blank: The genus name always begins with a _______ letter.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name for the banana plant is _______ _______.
Fill in the blank: The scientific name for the common frog is _______ _______.
True or False: Binomial nomenclature is only used for animals.
True or False: Binomial nomenclature is used for naming both plants and animals.
True or False: In binomial nomenclature, the genus name is always written in lowercase.
True or False: In printed text, scientific names are always italicized.
