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Tobacco belongs to which family of plants?
Tobacco belongs to which family of plants?
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The correct option is C Solanaceae
Tobacco, Nicotiana tobaccum belongs to family Solanaceae. It is cultivated for its alkaloid Nicotine present in the leaves. The leaves are used in the preparation of cigarettes and certain edible items. Nicotine acts as a stimulant on CNS. Tobacco decoction is used as an pesticide on crops. So, the correct answer is 'Solanaceae'
Tobacco, Nicotiana tobaccum belongs to family Solanaceae. It is cultivated for its alkaloid Nicotine present in the leaves. The leaves are used in the preparation of cigarettes and certain edible items. Nicotine acts as a stimulant on CNS. Tobacco decoction is used as an pesticide on crops.
So, the correct answer is 'Solanaceae'
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