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BOT 102 Practice Questions BOT 102 - 2 Objective Question

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Herbaceous perennials die back above ground but survive via underground storage organs such as rhizomes, bulbs, corms, or _______; an example is _______.
Options
A roots, onion
B roots, ginger
C tubers, ginger
Correct Answer
D tubers, onion
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Herbaceous perennials die back above ground but survive via underground storage organs such as rhizomes, bulbs, corms, or tubers; an example is ginger.

Hint

Ginger is a rhizome.

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