Per NCERT, what is the SPECIES name part — under binomial nomenclature?
AThe first word of the name
BThe second word of the name, identifying a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce offspring
CThe genus name
DThe family name
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The second word of the name, identifying a group of organisms that can interbreed and produce offspring
Per NCERT §12.8, species = second word + denotes interbreeding population. Genus = first word. The other options misclassify.
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