Question

Pick the incorrect statement.

(a) Binomial nomenclature has two parts namely generic epithet and specific epithet and also some descriptive information along with them

(b) Binomial nomenclature helps you to identify the relationship between animals

(c) The rules for binomial nomenclature are set by IUCN

(d) Binomial nomenclature is introduced in order to avoid ambiguity that is arises due to different names for a same animal in different languages

I have been asked this question in an online interview.

The origin of the question is Living World topic in portion The Living World of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) The rules for binomial nomenclature are set by IUCN

The best I can explain: The rules for binomial nomenclature for animals are set by International Union for Zoological Nomenclature (IUZN) and for plants by International Union for Botanical Nomenclature (IUBN). Binomial nomenclature has two parts namely generic epithet and specific epithet written in italics. Sometimes it might also contain description regarding the scientist. It helps you to track the evolutionary relationships of organisms.