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Tomato and tobacco are members of the Solanaceae family, which is characterized by features such as a bicarpellary syncarpous superior ovary, axile placentation, and fruits that may be berries or capsules. To which family does tomato belong?

1. Fabaceae - Pea
2. Malvaceae - Cotton
3. Solanaceae - Tomato
4. Brassicaceae - Mustard

Correct answer: Solanaceae - Tomato

Solution

Tomato belongs to the family Solanaceae, which is characterized by features like a bicarpellary syncarpous superior ovary, axile placentation, and fruits that are either berries or capsules. The other options represent different families with distinct characteristics.

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