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Assertion : New names in binomial nomecl...

Assertion : New names in binomial nomeclature are derived from Latin or are latinised.
Reason : Latin is a technical language.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Binomial nomenclature is the system of providing organism with appropriate and distinct names consisting of two words, first generic and second specific. The original names were taken from Latin and Greek languages. New names are now derived either from Latin language or are latinised. This is because Latin language is dead and therefore, it will not change in form or spelling with passage of time.
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