Ginger is an underground stem and not a root because

2023

Ginger is an underground stem and not a root because

Answer: B. it has nodes and inter-nodesGinger is an underground stem because it has nodes and internodes, which are stem characteristics. Roots do not show nodes and internodes in this way.

  1. A.

    it stores food material

  2. B.

    it has nodes and inter-nodes

  3. C.

    it lacks chlorophyll

  4. D.

    More than one of the above

  5. E.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: B

Ginger is an underground stem because it has nodes and internodes, which are stem characteristics. Roots do not show nodes and internodes in this way.

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