Question

Scientific names of potato and tomato plants are
A. Potato- Solanum tuberosum- Solanaceae
B. Tomato-  Solanum Lycopersicum,  Solanaceae
C. Potato- Ocimum sanctum- Lamiaceae
D. Both A and B

Answer 1

Hint: Scientific name of species is set by binomial nomenclature also known as binomial nomenclature or binary nomenclature which is a formal system of naming species of living things by giving a name that entails two parts i.e. genus name, and specific epithet.

Complete answer:
The potato belongs to the family of Solanaceae which is a root vegetable, a starchy tuber of the plant Solanum tuberosum. They are herbaceous perennials that grow high depending upon the variety, with leaves dying back after flowering, fruiting, and tuber formation. Potato plants are mostly cross-pollinated by insects like a bumblebee, which carries the pollen from one potato plant to another.
Potato's scientific name is Solanum tuberosum.
Tomato also belongs to the family Solanaceae which is a fruit or edible berry of the plant Solanum lycopersicum. Different varieties of tomato plants are widely grown in temperate climates. They are vines having weak stems that sprawl and need support. Some indeterminate tomatoes are perennial in their native habitat but they are cultivated as annuals.
 Tomato's scientific name is Lycopersicum esculentum (synonym- Solanum lycopersicum).
While Ocimum sanctum is the scientific name of Tulsi or Holy basil belongs to the family of Lamiaceae which is an aromatic perennial plant. Tulsi is widely used as a herbal plant, and commonly used in the field of Ayurveda, and native to the Indian subcontinent.

So, as we have discussed above the correct option is D (Both A and B).

Note:
Solanaceae which is a family of the flowering plant contains several important crops such as toxic plants. This family informally also terms as the Nightshade family. The scientific names are important as they allow people throughout the world to communicate about animal or plant species.