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PLANT ANATOMY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Celery is an example of which part of the plant?
A
roots
B
Stem
C
Flower
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The edible stalks of plants when the stalk/stem is the main part of the vegetable. Examples are celery, asparagus, kohlrabi, rhubarb and turmeric.

Detailed explanation-2: -Celery stalks are the petioles (“stalks”) of compound leaves. They are not stems, in spite of widespread misrepresentation in elementary school lesson plans. They may look like stems to some people because they are thick and fleshy and have prominent veins running lengthwise through them.

Detailed explanation-3: -“Celery we eat is the stem of the plant.” Wikipedia: “Celery is used around the world as a vegetable for the crisp petiole (leaf stalk).”

Detailed explanation-4: -Celery root, also known as celeriac, is a versatile root vegetable used for stews, soups, salads and as a substitute for potatoes in a healthy mash. Celery root looks like a roundish bulb approximately the size of a grapefruit.

Detailed explanation-5: -Celery has a well-developed root system, a short, fleshy crown (modified stem) and a rosette of leaves.

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