NEET BIOLOGY

REPRODUCTION

REPRODUCTION IN ORGANISMS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following is a modified root?

A	Potato
B	Sweet potato
C	Ginger
D	Onion

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Sweet potato is a modified adventitious root.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sweet potato is an example of modified root. The edible part of sweet potato is a modified adventitious root that stores food. Adventitious roots are the roots that grow from parts other than the radicle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sweet potato is a modified root for storage of food essential for the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sweet potato is a dicot plant from the family Convolvulaceae. It is an example of an adventitious root and is a modified form of tuberous roots.

Detailed explanation-5: -Final answer: Potato is a modified stem.

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