Which of the following statements regarding nomenclature is correct?
- AGeneric name always begins with a capital letter,whereas the specific name begins with a small letter.
- BScientific name should be printed in italics.
- CScientific name when typed or handwritten should be underlined.
- DAll of the above.
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| $(B)$ Development | $(ii)$ New organisms differ from their parents and create new species |
| $(C)$ Death | $(iii)$ Organisms increase in body size after birth |
| $(D)$ Adaptation | $(iv)$ Organisms change their body structure,functioning,or behavior to adjust to the environment |
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| $(b)$ Helianthus annuus | $(ii)$ Poaceae |
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