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Biological Classification question

2023 · Q69
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Biological Classification question

2023 · Q69

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'X' and 'Y' are the components of Binomial nomenclature. This naming system was proposed by 'Z' :

  1. A
    X-Generic name, Y-Specific epithet, Z-Carolus Linnaeus
  2. B
    X-Specific epithet, Y-Generic name, Z-R.H. Whittaker
  3. C
    X-Specific epithet, Y-Generic name, Z-Carolus Linnaeus
  4. D
    X-Generic name, Y-Specific epithet, Z-R.H. Whittaker
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Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Option A : X-Generic name, Y-Specific epithet, Z-Carolus Linnaeus.

Carolus Linnaeus is the scientist who proposed the binomial nomenclature system for naming organisms. This system includes two parts: the generic name (genus) and the specific epithet (species). Therefore, 'X' is the generic name, and 'Y' is the specific epithet.

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