Question

Most of the petrocrops belong to family of:

• A. Rutaceae
• B. Malvaceae
• C. Leguminosae.
• D. Euphorbiaceae.

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Euphorbiaceae.

The correct option is option D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Petrocrops are such plants that produce compounds that can be used as an energy source.
2. Most of the petrocrops belong to the family Euphorbiaceae.
3. This family is also called 'The spruge family'.
4. Members of this family are monoecious.
5. For example, the gopher plant (Euphorbia lathyris) is a petrocrop.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

In the Rutaceae family plants like lemon and orange are included.

Option B:

In the Malvaceae family mucilage secreting plants are included,e.g. hibiscus.

Option C:

Leguminosae family is also known as the pea family.

Final answer: Most of the petrocrops belong to the family of Euphorbiaceae.