Question

The given figure represents the V.S. of bulb of Allium cepa. Identify the different parts and select the correct option.

• A. A - Fleshy scales, B - Tunic, D - Terminal bud
• B. A - Tunic, B - Terminal bud, C - Fleshy scales
• C. A - Tunic, B - Fleshy scales, C - Terminal bud
• D. A - Terminal bud, B - Fleshy scales, C - Tunic

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

A - Tunic, B - Fleshy scales, C - Terminal bud

A bulb of onion is formed from modified leaves. When photosynthesis takes place in the leaves of an onion containing chloroplast, the little glucose that is produced from this process is converted into starch and stored in the bulb

So, the correct answer is " A - Tunic, B- Fleshy scales, C - Terminal bud ".