NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyThe Living WorldPractice
Sweet potato is a modified root. Potato is a modified stem. Both these plants are classified in order
Options
- APolymoniales
- BSapindales
- CPoales
- DAsparagales
Correct answer
A. Polymoniales
Step-by-step solution
Ipomoea batatas or sweet potato is a plant which belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. It is also called the Morning glory Family. Potato belongs to the family Solanaceae. Both are included in the order Polymoniales. Generally, order and other higher taxonomic categories are identified based on the aggregates of characters. Order is an assemblage of families that exhibit a few similar characters. The similar characters are less in number as compared to different genera included in a family. Plant families like Conv