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Cassava plant, which stores food in large fleshy storage roots belong to the genus of

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Manihot

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Ipomoea

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C

Dioscorea

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Solanum

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Solution

The correct option is C Manihot
Manihot esculenta is a Tapioca plant. It is also called as cassava, Brazilian arrowroot, manioc and tapioca. It is extensively cultivated as an annual crop for its starchy tuberous root as an edible part. The large roots of Manihot stores large amount of carbohydrate and is used as staple food in many developing countries. It is widely used as carbohydrate food in tropic regions.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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