. Scientific names of potato and tomato plants are
A: Potato - Solanum tuberosum - Solanaceae
B: Tomato - Lycopersicum esculentum - Solanaceae
C: Potato - Ocimum sanctum - Lamiaceae
D: Both A and B
Best Answer
Explanation :
- Potatoes are members of the Solanaceae family and have the scientific name Solanum tuberosum.
- Lycopersicum esculentum is the scientific name for tomato, which belongs to the Solanaceae family.
- The Lamiaceae family includes Ocimum sanctum, sometimes known as holy basil.
- As a result, option D is the right answer.
Final Answer :
Hence the correct answer is option D : Both A and B i.e.,
Potato - Solanum tuberosum - Solanaceae. Tomato - Lycopersicum esculentum - Solanaceae
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