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Q. |
Onion is a modified form of – |
A. | leaf |
B. | stern |
C. | root |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. stern | |
Explanation: An onion has a modified form of stem called a bulb, or more specifically a tunicate bulb. In this type of modified stems, the stem is enclosed by a covering of leaves and it is underground. The bulb contains a few outside layers that are dry and membranous that encircles the bulb, which is where tunicate comes from. Nutrients for the plant are stored within the bulb. |
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