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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$(c)$ Death$(iii)$ Organisms increase in body size after birth.
$(d)$ Adaptation$(iv)$ Organisms adjust to the environment by changing their structure,function,or behavior.
$(e)$ Variation$(v)$ Cells of the zygote undergo changes according to their specific functions.
$(vi)$ Organization of membranes and organelles by macromolecules.

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$(i)$ The number of characteristics in common increases down the hierarchy.
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