A botanist names a new flowering plant growing in a remote region using binomial nomenclature. Which of the following is the correct format?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) The first letter of the species is written in capitals, all letters of the genus in small letters
2. (B) Both words are written in capitals
3. (C) The first letter of the genus is written in capitals, all letters of the species in small letters
4. (D) Both words are written in small letters

Verified Answer

Option (C): The first letter of the genus is written in capitals, all letters of the species in small letters

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