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What is the botanical name of common wheat?
Question

What is the botanical name of common wheat?

A.

Brassica Campestris

B.

Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis

C.

Triticum Aestivum

D.

Zea Mays

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (C). Triticum Aestivum
Explanation:

The botanical name of common wheat is Triticum aestivum. It is the most widely grown species of wheat globally and is used for making bread, chapati, biscuits, and other wheat-based products.

Information Booster:
  • Triticum aestivum is a hexaploid wheat species, meaning it has six sets of chromosomes.
  • It is primarily grown in temperate regions and is a staple food crop in India, China, USA, and Europe.
  • Other important wheat species include Triticum durum (used for pasta) and Triticum dicoccum (emmer wheat).

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