The stems of potato, ginger, turmeris and colacasia are underground

Question

( A ) to perform the functions of perennation
( B ) Options B,C and D
( C ) To store food
( D ) to tide over conditions unfavorable for growth

Answer 1

(B) is the right answer.

The stem may not always be typically like what they are expected to be. They are modified to perform different functions. They become underground to store food like in potato, ginger, colocasia. The stem may not always be typically like what they are expected to be.