What Is the Main Reason Scientists Use Latin Scientific Names

question 86

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason scientists use Latin scientific names?

• A) Common names don't sound professional.
• B) All scientists speak Latin.
• C) Linnaeus was from Italy, so he spoke Latin.
• D) Scientific publications are usually in Latin.
• E) Latin names are recognized worldwide, overcoming language barriers.

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Fatty Acids

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Potassium Ion

A positively charged ion (K+) essential for various biological processes, including nerve transmission and muscle contraction.