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Question

An example of an underground edible stem is?


A

Sweet potato

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B

Groundnut

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C

Carrot

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D

Potato

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Solution

The correct option is D

Potato


Explanation of correct option

  1. Potatoes are the fleshy stem tubers that consist of starch.
  2. They are modifications of stems underground that is edible.

Explanation of incorrect option

Option A

Sweet potatoes are modifications of the adventitious root which stores food.

Option B

The edible portion of groundnuts are seeds that are found underground.

Option C

Carrots are underground modifications of roots which stores food.

Final answer

An example of an underground edible stem is a potato.


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