Question

Colocasia also known as taro, is an example of a modified

• A. Corm which is a stem modification
• B. Bulb which is a stem modification
• C. Bulb which is a root modification
• D. Corm which is a root modification

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Corm which is a stem modification

Colocasia is commonly known as taro is a vegetable widely used in Africa and various countries of South Asia is corm a modified stem present underground for storage and it belongs to family Araceae.

So the correct option is 'Corm which is a stem modification'