NEETBotanyThe Living World
To which of the following Genus does Brinjal and Potato belong?
Options
- ASolanum
- B. Triticum
- C. Alium
- DNone of the above
Correct answer
A. Solanum
Step-by-step solution
Brinjal and Potato belong to Solanum. Genus comprises a group of related species which has more characters in common in comparison to species of other genera. We can say that genera are aggregates of closely related species. For example, potato and brinjal are two different species but both belong to the genus Solanum. Lion (Panthera leo), leopard (P. pardus) and tiger (P. tigris) with several common features, are all species of the genus Panthera. This genus differs from another genus Felis which includes cats.