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Which statement best describes the purpose of nomenclature?

To identify organisms correctly (correct)

To explore new areas

To standardize local names

To confuse scientists

What is the International Code for Botanical Nomenclature (ICBN) used for?

Describing organisms

Exploring new areas

Naming plants (correct)

Naming animals

What is the International Code of Zoological Nomenclature (ICZN) used for?

Exploring new areas

Naming animals (correct)

Describing organisms

Naming plants

What are the two components of a scientific name?

Generic name and specific epithet Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for scientists to assign a scientific name to each known organism?

To ensure each organism has only one name Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of identification in the naming process?

To correctly attach a name to an organism Signup and view all the answers

What happens when new organisms are discovered?

The number of known organisms increases Signup and view all the answers

Why do local names for plants and animals vary from place to place?

Due to regional differences Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standardizing naming of living organisms?

To facilitate communication Signup and view all the answers

What do scientists use to assign scientific names to known organisms?

Agreed principles and criteria Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is credited with developing the binomial nomenclature system?

Carolus Linnaeus Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a two-word format in binomial nomenclature?

To indicate the genus and species Signup and view all the answers

What does the first word in a biological name represent?

The genus Signup and view all the answers

What does the second component in a biological name denote?

The specific epithet Signup and view all the answers

What language are biological names generally written in?

Latin Signup and view all the answers

How are biological names usually formatted when handwritten or printed?

Underlined or in italics Signup and view all the answers

What is the scientific name of mango?

Mangifera indica Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'indica' represent in the scientific name Mangifera indica?

The species Signup and view all the answers

What are the two components of a binomial name?

Genus and species Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using binomial nomenclature in biology?

To provide a unique identifier for each species Signup and view all the answers