9. Scientist who is known as father of botany. A.Aristotle B.Darwin C.Theophrastus D.Linneus
Answer: Option C Solution: When Aristotle fled Athens, Theophrastus took over as head of the Lyceum. Theophrastus presided over the Peripatetic school for thirty-six years, during which time the school flourished greatly. He is often considered the father of botany for his works on plants.
