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An example of edible underground stem is:
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- Carrot
- Groundnut
- Sweet potato
- Potato
Correct Option: D
Potato is an example of edible underground stem.
• It is differentiated into nodes and internodes. The ‘eyes’ on potato tuber indicate axillary buds at the nodes.
• It bearsscaly leaves.The leaves do notstore food.
• Axillary buds arise at the nodes.
• Does not bear roots.