Question

Why are the underground parts of plants like radish, carrot, beet and sweet potato thick, fleshy and swollen? Which part of the plant are they?

Answer 1

They are actually the roots which are edible they are swollen cos of the food stored in them
I think

Answer 2

Hey dear,

● Answers -
- Underground parts of any plant are called as ROOTS.
- Roots of radish, carrot, beet and sweet potato are called TUBEROUS ROOTS because they are thik, fleshy & swollen.
- These special roots STORE THE NUTRIENTS and hence appear thick, fleshy and swollen.
- Tuberous roots can be further classified into simple tuberous roots and fasciculated tuberous roots.


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