MCQ PracticeSingle Best AnswerTopic: Scientific Names of Plants
Q
What is the scientific name of the papaya tree?
Question ID
#16125
Subchapter
Scientific Names of Plants
Action
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A
Carica papaya ✔✖
B
Pyrus communis ✔✖
C
Morus alba ✔✖
D
Prunus persica ✔✖
A
Correct Answer: A
Explanation
The scientific name of the papaya tree is Carica papaya. Papayas are tropical fruits known for their sweet and orange flesh. "Carica" refers to the genus, and "papaya" is derived from the Taíno word for the fruit.