Multiple choice

Underground stems of which of the following plants are modified to store food in them, which, acting as organs of perennation, tide over conditions unfavourable for growth?

a. Opuntia b. Euphorbia c. Potato d. Colocasia

  1. Only a and b

  2. Only a and c

  3. Only c and d

  4. Only a and d

  5. Only b and c
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option. Underground stems of Potato and Colocasia are modified to store food in them. They also act as organs of perennation to tide over conditions unfavourable for growth.

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