Knock out the true statements

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   Eliminate the true statements about naming.

   Choices

   1. Item

      The epithet takes a capital letter

      Correct

      Yes

   2. Explanation

      Two components is what makes the system binomial.

      Item

      A binomial name has two components

   3. Explanation

      The first word is the genus, the second the epithet.

      Item

      The genus is the first word of the name

   4. Explanation

      Both conventions mark the Latin origin of the name.

      Item

      Names are underlined or set in italics

Instructions

Remove the statements that are true. One false one should survive.

Explanation