Oval and eccentric starch grains occur in

Potato

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Solution

The correct option is A Potato
Starch is formed by a-1,4 linkages between two glucose unit which is broken down during its digestion. It is storage food material of plant cells. Oval and eccentric starch grains occur in potato which is stored to support the plant during scarcity. Starch grain has a central proteinaceous area called helium around which the starch is deposited as oval eccentric layer in potato.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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