Which of the following is an example of a modified stem that stores food? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is an example of a modified stem that stores food?
A. Sweet potato
B. Carrot
C. Radish
D. Potato
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Potato is a modified stem (tuber) that stores starch. The 'eyes' on a potato are axillary buds, confirming it as a stem. Sweet potato is a modified root (tuberous root), carrot is a taproot, radish is a modified root. Other modified stems include ginger (rhizome), onion (bulb, though bulb is a modified stem with fleshy leaf bases), and garlic.

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