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Tobacco is obtained from...

Tobacco is obtained from

A

Diospyros melanoxylon

B

Nicotiana tabacum

C

Nicotiana rustica

D

both b and c

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Source of Tobacco**: Tobacco is primarily obtained from specific plants. The most well-known species are Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica. 2. **Examine the Options**: The question provides several options: - Diosproids - Nicotiana tabacum - Nicotiana rustica - B and C (which refers to Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica) 3. **Determine the Correct Answer**: - Nicotiana tabacum is the primary source of commercial tobacco used in products like cigarettes and cigars. - Nicotiana rustica is another species of tobacco, often referred to as Aztec tobacco or wild tobacco, which is also used but less commonly than Nicotiana tabacum. - Diosproids is not related to tobacco. 4. **Conclusion**: Since both Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica are sources of tobacco, the correct answer is option B and C. **Final Answer**: Tobacco is obtained from Nicotiana tabacum and Nicotiana rustica. ---
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