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An example of Modified underground stem is

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Carrot
  2. Potato
  3. Groundnut
  4. Turnip

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Potato

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Potato šŸ“š Explanation: A potato is a 'tuber', which is an edible part of a modified underground stem used by the plant for food storage. Unlike carrots or turnips, which are modified roots, the potato has 'nodes' or 'eyes' from which new plants can grow. This is a classic example of vegetative propagation in plants.