GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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SCIENTIFIC NAMES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is scientific name of “Pineapple"?
A
Solanum tubersum
B
Ananus sativus
C
Solanum melongena
D
Capsicum fruitscence
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Scientific Name: Ananas comosus (L.) Merr., Ananas sativus L. Family: Bromeliaceae (Pineapple Family)

Detailed explanation-2: -It was named “pineapple” by the European explorers due to its resemblance to a pine cone. In many countries, however, the prized fruit has a name similar to “ananas” that comes from the Tupi word “nanas, ‘’ meaning “excellent fruit, ‘’ and was recorded by André Thevet, a French Franciscan priest and explorer in 1555.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pineapple fruit extract is a botanical ingredient derived from the core and stem of the fruit of the pineapple (Ananas sativus, also known as Ananas comosus). This ingredient can be used in skincare to gently refresh and enliven skin.

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