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Which of the following is NOT a feature of binomial nomenclature?

  1. A
    The scientific name has two components
  2. B
    The genus name is written in lowercase
  3. C
    The species name is written in lowercase
  4. D
    Scientific names are italicized when printed

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The rules of Binomial Nomenclature are:The first word (Generic name) must start with a Capital letter.The second word (Specific epithet) must start with a small letter.When printed, names are in italics; when handwritten, they are underlined separately.

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Which of the following is NOT a feature of binomial nomenclature?
A
The scientific name has two components
B
The genus name is written in lowercase
C
The species name is written in lowercase
D
Scientific names are italicized when printed

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