Binomial nomenclature · NCERT Biology

Which of the following statements is correct about binomial nomenclature?

  1. It uses common names only
  2. It allows multiple names for one species
  3. It provides one scientific name per species
  4. It changes names frequently
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Correct answer: It provides one scientific name per species

Binomial nomenclature assigns one valid scientific name to each species. This avoids duplication and confusion.

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