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Of the world’s top five crops in terms of annual production

1. all five belong to the family Poaceae (Gramineae)
2. four belong to Poaceae (Gramineae) and one to Leguminosae
3. four belong to Poaceae (Gramineae) and one to Solanaceae
4. three belong to Poaceae (Gramineae), one to Leguminosae and one to Solanaceae

Correct answer: three belong to Poaceae (Gramineae), one to Leguminosae and one to Solanaceae

Solution

The world’s top five crops by annual production include three cereals from Poaceae, plus soybean from Leguminosae and potato from Solanaceae. That matches the option stating three Poaceae, one Leguminosae, and one Solanaceae.

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