GK
BIOLOGY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which one of the following is modified stem-
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Carrot
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Sweat Potato
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Coconut
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Potato
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Though potato seems to be a root, it is a stem. It is actually a modified stem usually called tuber. As the tubers grow underground, they are connected by small stem sections called stolons.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tubers are modified stems that may store starch, as seen in the potato. Tubers arise as swollen ends of stolons, and contain many adventitious or unusual buds (familiar to us as the “eyes” on potatoes).
Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Potato.
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