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A somatic hybrid between potato and tomato is named as

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Bomato
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Mopato
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Pomato
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Topamo
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Solution

The correct option is C Pomato
A somatic hybrid produces as a result of interspecific protoplast fusion between Solanum tuberosum and Lycopersicon esculentum is known as pomato. Due, to difference in chromosome number the plants are sterile or cannot reproduce sexually.
So, the correct answer is 'Pomato'

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