Sweet potato is homologous to

Potato.

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Colocasia.

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Ginger.

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Turnip.

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Solution

The correct option is C Turnip.
A tuberous root or storage root, is a modified lateral root, enlarged to function as a storage organ. Examples of plants with tuberous roots include the sweet potato, cassava, and dahlia. Turnip has a napiform fleshy taproot. Taproots of turnip get swollen and store food. Both are modified roots.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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