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Which of the following is a correct biological or science name?

A

solanum tuberosum

B

Solanum Tuberosum

C

Solanum tuberosum

D

Solanum tuberosum

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To determine which of the given options is a correct biological or scientific name, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Structure of Biological Names Biological names follow a specific format known as binomial nomenclature. Each name consists of two parts: - **Genus Name**: The first part, which is capitalized. - **Species Name**: The second part, which is in lowercase. ### Step 2: Identify the Options Assuming the options provided are variations of the name "Solanum tuberosum", we will analyze each option based on the rules of binomial nomenclature. ### Step 3: Analyze Each Option 1. **Option A**: Solanum Tuberosum - Incorrect: The species name "Tuberosum" should be in lowercase. 2. **Option B**: solanum tuberosum - Incorrect: The genus name "solanum" should be capitalized. 3. **Option C**: Solanum tuberosum - Correct: The genus name "Solanum" is capitalized, and the species name "tuberosum" is in lowercase. 4. **Option D**: Solanum Tuberosum - Incorrect: Similar to Option A, the species name "Tuberosum" should be in lowercase. ### Step 4: Conclusion Based on the analysis, the correct biological name is **Option C: Solanum tuberosum**.
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