Question

why is potato a stem and sweet potato a root

Answer 1

Sweet potato is a modified food storage root, of fibrous roots. Yes potato is a stem which grows on underground stems which are called stolons. Potato tubers have buds that sprout leaves and stems from them while roots do not posses these properties. While sweet potato is root filled with food.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Sweet potato is a modified food storage root, of fibrous roots. Yes potato is a stem which grows on underground stems which are called stolons. Potato tubers have buds that sprout leaves and stems from them while roots do not posses these properties. While sweet potato is root filled with food.

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