Question

Give two examples for each of the following: plants whose leaves are modified to store food.

Answer 1

Modification of leaves for storage: Onion:

1. The characters developed in plants to play specialized functions rather than their functions are known as modifications.
2. Apart from the manufacturing of food, there are special functions that can be performed by leaves.
3. These functions can be achieved by modification in the structure and function of the leaf.
4. The leaves of some plants are modified to store water and food. Such leaves are modified to become fleshy and thick.
5. Examples: onion leaves are fleshy due to the storage of water.