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Host of TMV is (a) Nicotiana (b) Trit...

Host of TMV is
(a) Nicotiana
(b) Triticum
(c) Dhatura
(d) Withania

A

Nicotiana

B

Triticum

C

Datura

D

Withania

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding TMV**: TMV stands for Tobacco Mosaic Virus. It is a well-known virus that primarily affects plants. 2. **Identifying the Host Plant**: The question asks for the host of TMV. A host is an organism that harbors a virus or other pathogen. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - (a) **Nicotiana**: This refers to the genus of plants that includes tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum), which is the primary host for TMV. - (b) **Triticum**: This is the genus of wheat, which is not affected by TMV. - (c) **Dhatura**: This refers to the genus of plants that includes Datura stramonium, which is not a primary host for TMV. - (d) **Withania**: This is the genus that includes plants like Ashwagandha, which are also not hosts for TMV. 4. **Conclusion**: Since TMV primarily infects tobacco plants, the correct answer is (a) **Nicotiana**. ### Final Answer: The host of TMV is (a) Nicotiana. ---
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