Which of the following statements regarding nomenclature is correct?

  • A
    Generic name always begins with a capital letter,whereas the specific name begins with a small letter.
  • B
    Scientific names should be printed in italics.
  • C
    Scientific names,when typed or handwritten,should be underlined.
  • D
    All of the above.

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Which of the following statements is $NOT$ appropriate for the study of taxonomy?

Statement $X$: The study of classification is necessary for the identification and study of organisms.
Statement $Y$: Organisms exhibit diversity in terms of structure,function,and behavior.

Arrange the taxonomic categories in the given figure such that the number of organisms decreases as we move from $W$ to $Z$.

Which statement is consistent with classification?

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