Question

. Potatoes are borne on : (a) Primary roots (b) axil of scaly leaves (c) Lateral roots (d) Adventitious roots

Answer 1

'b' option is correct.

Answer 2

Potatoes are usually borne on the (b) axile of scaly leaves.

Explanation:

Potatoes are vegetables that are considered as modified stems. These stems are modified to store starch in order to protect the plant in times of adverse conditions.

This potatoes develop from a small bud that is present in the axle region that is the angle between the upper side of the leaf or in some cases a stem and the stem or the branch which supports it.