Question

Potatoes are formed under ground .How do they contain starch when photosynthesis occurs in the green leaves above the ground

Answer 1

All plants and animals rely on the photosynthesis for supply of energy. Photosynthesis is where the energy can enter the world of living things.

Storing the starches in the plant underground protects its food stores from the animals looking for food. Photosynthesis in starch in potato gives food to start growing.