Corm, rhizome and tuber are ________ modifications.

underground root

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underground stem

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underground leaf

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aerial stem

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Solution

The correct option is B underground stem
Stems of some plants get modified to perform certain functions. Stems are known to store food and such modified stems may be a corm, rhizome or tuber.

Corm is a vertically growing underground stem modification. Eg. Colocasia.
Rhizome is a horizontal underground stem modification. Eg. Ginger.
Tuber is also underground stem modification. Eg. Potato.

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