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Which of these is not a modification for reproduction?
(a) potato tuber
(b) rhizome
(c) runner
(d) prop root

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(d) Prop root

Prop root is the root that arises from a stem. It penetrates the soil and helps in anchoring the plant to the ground. Potato tuber, rhizome and runner are the vegetative parts of plants that are modified for reproduction.

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