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

Question

Vegetative propagation in onions occurs through which specific stem modification?
Options
A Rhizome
B Bulb
Correct Answer
C Tuber
D Runner
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Onions use bulbs, which are short stems surrounded by fleshy leaves. Potato uses tubers and ginger uses rhizomes.

Hint

This structure is composed of layers of fleshy leaf bases.

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