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BIO 102 Plant Reproduction, Growth, and Development Dynamics Objective Question

Question

What type of underground stem modification does ginger use for vegetative propagation?
Options
A Rhizome
Correct Answer
B Bulb
C Corm
D Tuber
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Ginger is a classic example of a rhizome, which is an underground horizontal stem modification. Onion uses bulbs, and potato uses tubers.

Hint

This is a horizontal, fleshy underground stem.

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