Question Details

For wheat, which of the following combinations is correct?

Options

A

Genus Triticum, family Poaceae, order Poales, Class Monocotyledonae

B

Genus Triticum, family Poaceae, order Poales, Class Dicotyledonae

C

Genus Triticum, family Poaceae, order Sapindales, Class Monocotyledonae

D

Genus Triticum, family Anacardiaceae, order Poales, Class Monocotyledonae

Correct Answer :

Genus Triticum, family Poaceae, order Poales, Class Monocotyledonae

Solution :

The correct option is Genus Triticum, family Poaceae, order Poales, Class Monocotyledonae.

To understand why this combination is correct, let us break down the taxonomic classification of wheat (scientific name: Triticum aestivum) step-by-step:
1. Genus: Wheat belongs to the genus Triticum.
2. Family: It belongs to the grass family, which is Poaceae (commonly known as the grass family).
3. Order: The family Poaceae is grouped under the order Poales.
4. Class: Since wheat seeds contain a single cotyledon, it is classified under the class Monocotyledonae (monocotyledons).

Therefore, the complete correct taxonomic hierarchy for wheat is: Genus Triticum, family Poaceae, order Poales, and Class Monocotyledonae.

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