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Explain the type of modification that is seen in Onion.

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Bulb:
It is a condensed stem which is disc like and stores food in the fleshy leaves.
The bulb has two types of leaves:
1. Fleshy Leaves
2. Scaly Leaves
  • The upper part of the stem has a terminal bud and it is covered by many scaly leaves.
  • The inner fleshy leaves store food as seen in Garlic and Onion.

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