NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMorphology of Flowering PlantsPractice
What kind of modification for propagation is seen in ginger and banana?
Options
- AModification of tap root for food storage
- BModification of adventitious root for food storage
- CModification of stem for food storage
- DZaminkand as modification of root and turmericas modified stem
Correct answer
C. Modification of stem for food storage
Step-by-step solution
Rhizome is horizontal underground plant stem capable of producing the shoot and root systems of a new plant. Rhizomes are used to store starches and proteins (ginger, banana, turmeric, etc).