Question

Rice and brinjal belong to the category ending with suffix_________________

• A. "aceae"
• B. "ales"
• C. "phyta"
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

"phyta"

• The suffix 'aceae' is used for the family while 'ales' suffix is used for the order. Rice and brinjal belong to different families as well as order.
  
• The suffix 'phyta' indicates the sub-kingdom level. Rice and brinjal belong to the same subkingdom i.e. Tracheophyta.
• While 'phyceae' suffix is used to denote classes of algae.
• So, the correct option is 'phyta'.