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In binomial nomenclature, the genus name always:

  • A Starts with a lowercase letter
  • B Starts with a capital letter
  • C Is written in plain text, not italics
  • D Is written after the species name

Correct answer: B. Starts with a capital letter

Explanation: The genus name starts with a capital letter and comes first; the species name is lowercase and comes second, e.g. Mangifera indica.

Concept context

Biodiversity, taxonomy, binomial nomenclature, the taxonomic hierarchy, and taxonomic aids like herbaria and botanical gardens. The foundational first chapter of NCERT Biology.

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