Binomial nomenclature means

  • A
    one name given by two scientists.
  • B
    one scientific name consisting of a generic and specific epithet.
  • C
    two names,one latinized,other of a person.
  • D
    two names of same plant.

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The common name of pea is simpler than its botanical (scientific) name $Pisum$ $sativum$. Why then is the simpler common name not used instead of the complex scientific/botanical name in biology?

Provide the definitions/explanations for the following terms:
$(i)$ Scientific name
$(ii)$ Biodiversity

Which of the following terms is related to $Homo$ $sapiens$?

$Nicotiana$ $sylvestris$ flowers only during long days,while $N.$ $tobacum$ flowers only during short days. If raised in the laboratory under different photoperiods,they can be induced to flower at the same time and can be cross-fertilized to produce self-fertile offspring.
What is the best reason for considering $N.$ $sylvestris$ and $N.$ $tobacum$ to be separate species?

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