Solanum tuberosum is a scientific name of___________?
Correct answer: C. Potato
- A. Onion
- B. Amaltas
- C. Potato
- D. Tomato
Explanation
In binomial nomenclature, Solanum is the genus and tuberosum is the species name of the potato, Solanum tuberosum. Tomato is Solanum lycopersicum, while onion is Allium cepa. Students may choose tomato because both potato and tomato belong to the genus Solanum.
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