Potato is (underground) stem because it

Possesses axillary buds (eyes).

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Lacks chlorophyll.

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Does not bear roots.

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Contains reserve food.

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Solution

The correct option is A Possesses axillary buds (eyes).
Plants like potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) reproduce by producing tubers. Tubers are modified stems that store starch. Tubers arise as swollen ends of stolons, and contain many adventitious buds (eyes on potatoes).
Therefore, the correct option is A.

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