Choose the correct sentences regarding biological nomenclature:
$(1)$ Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics.
$(2)$ The first word in a biological name represents the genus while the second component denotes the specific epithet.
$(3)$ The genus name starts with a capital letter,while the specific epithet starts with a small letter.
$(4)$ The name of the author appears after the specific epithet in an abbreviated form.
$(1)$ Biological names are generally in Latin and written in italics.
$(2)$ The first word in a biological name represents the genus while the second component denotes the specific epithet.
$(3)$ The genus name starts with a capital letter,while the specific epithet starts with a small letter.
$(4)$ The name of the author appears after the specific epithet in an abbreviated form.
- A$(1), (2), (3)$
- B$(1), (2), (4)$
- C$(1), (2), (3), (4)$
- D$(2), (3), (4)$
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| $b$. $A$.$V$. Leeuwenhoek | $q$. De Humani Corporis Fabrica |
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| $(b)$ Development | $(ii)$ New organisms differ from parents and may lead to new species. |
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| $(e)$ 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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