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Tomato belongs to genus:
Tomato belongs to genus:
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The correct option is A Solanum
The correct option is : A.
Explanation of correct option:
- Tomatoes belong to the Solanaceae family.
- Solanum lycopersicum is the scientific name of tomato.
- Solanum tuberosum is potato and Solanum melongena is Brinjal are the other common species of this genus.
Explanation for the incorrect options:
Option B: Lycopodium is a genus of clubmosses, also known as ground pines.
Option C: Physalis is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family.
Option D: Allium is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants.
Final answer : Tomato belongs to the genus Solanum.
Solanum
The correct option is : A.
Explanation of correct option:
- Tomatoes belong to the Solanaceae family.
- Solanum lycopersicum is the scientific name of tomato.
- Solanum tuberosum is potato and Solanum melongena is Brinjal are the other common species of this genus.
Explanation for the incorrect options:
Option B: Lycopodium is a genus of clubmosses, also known as ground pines.
Option C: Physalis is a genus of flowering plants in the nightshade family.
Option D: Allium is a genus of monocotyledonous flowering plants.
Final answer : Tomato belongs to the genus Solanum.
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