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[#901] The chromosome number of tomato is
Correct Answer

(C) 2n = 24

Explanation

Solution: The chromosome number of tomatoes is 2n = 24. It is a diploid species with a haploid set of 12 chromosomes and a small genome. It is more than 75% of which is heterochromatin and largely devoid of genes. Most genes are found in long contiguous stretches of gene-dense euchromatin located on the distal portions of each chromosome arm.

[#902] Yellow coloured fruits and vegetables are rich source of
Correct Answer

(C) Vitamin A

Explanation

Solution: Yellow coloured fruits and vegetables are a rich source of Vitamin A. In addition to vitamins A and C, yellow fruits are packed with flavonoids, lycopene, potassium and beta-carotene. These nutrients are a vital part of building healthy bones, skin and teeth. They greatly improve your heart, digestive and immune systems.

[#903] Common name for Plumeria alba is
Correct Answer

(B) Pagoda tree

Explanation

Solution: Plumeria alba is a species of flowering plant in the genus Plumeria . The common name of Plumeria alba is the Pagoda tree. The other common names are caterpillar tree, Champa, Pigeon wood, Cagoda tree, etc. P. alba is often cultivated as an ornamental plant. In addition, the flowers are edible and eaten as fritters, while the heart of the wood is part of a traditional medical preparation taken as a vermifuge or as a laxative.

[#904] High forskolin Yielding variety released from UAS, Bangalore is
Correct Answer

(C) Aisiri

Explanation

Solution: High forskolin yielding variety released from UAS, Bangalore is Aisiri . It is a new variety of coleus plants produced with forskolin content of 0.7% released from UAS. It thrives better in well-drained soils with a pH ranging from 5.5 - 7.0. It does not thrive in very fertile soils and can be economically grown under marginal soils.

[#905] Arka Sanjeevini is an improved variety of
Correct Answer

(C) Medicinal solanum

Explanation

Solution: Arka Sanjeevini is an improved variety of Medicinal solanum. 'Arka Sanjeevini' and 'Arka Mahima' are the two diploid and tetraploid varieties of this crop developed at the Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessarghatta, Bangalore and released for cultivation. Medicinal solanum is used as raw materials for the production of steroidal drugs, steroid-bearing solanum holds an important place due to its quick growth and low initial investment in its commercial cultivation. It yields a glycoalkaloid, solasodine, a nitrogen analogue of diosgenine. These steroidal compounds have anti-inflammatory, anabolic and anti-fertility properties, due to which they find large-scale use in health and family planning programmes all over the world.