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An example of an underground edible stem is?

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Sweet potato

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Groundnut

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C

Carrot

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Potato

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Solution

The correct option is D
Potato

Explanation of correct option
Potatoes are the fleshy stem tubers that consist of starch.
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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