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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

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

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4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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4 Years ago
Dear student,
 
The scientific name of potato is Solanum tuberosum and it belongs to family Solanaceae.
The scientific name of tomato is Lycopersicum esculentum and it also belongs to family Solanaceae.
Ocimum sanctum commonly known as holy basil belongs to the family Lamiaceae. 
So, the correct answer is option D.
 
 
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