Question

A crop yielding unsaturated oil is

• A. Solanum tuberosum
• B. Lycopersicum esculentum
• C. Helianthus tuberosus
• D. Helianthus annuus

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus, common sunflower is a large, annual herbaceous plant which is grown as a crop for its edible oil and edible fruits belonging to family Asteraceae. It is also used as wild bird food, as animal fodder, as an ornamental in domestic gardens. It was first domesticated in America. Sunflower oil, extracted from seeds is used for cooking, as a carrier oil and produce biodiesel. Hence, crop-yielding unsaturated oil is Helianthus annuus. So, the correct answer is 'Helianthus annuus'.