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Lycopersicum esculentum is the botanical name of

A
Potato
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Radish
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C
Cabbage
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D
Tomato
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Solution

The correct option is B Tomato
The tomato is the edible, often red fruit/berry of the nightshade family, Solanaceae, Lycopersicum esculentum, commonly known as a tomato plant. The species originated in the South American Andes and its use as a food originated in Mexico and spread throughout the world following the Spanish colonization of the Americas. It's many varieties are now widely grown, sometimes in greenhouses in cooler climates. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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