Which of the following is a stem modification for storage?
Practice MCQ for SSC, UPSC, RRB Exams
A. CormA.
B. Tuberous rootB.
C. Tap rootC.
D. Fibrous rootD.
Correct Answer: Aসঠিক উত্তর: A
Explanationব্যাখ্যা
A corm is a solid, fleshy underground stem modification that stores food for the plant during unfavorable conditions. It is often rounded and resembles a bulb, but unlike a bulb, a corm is a thickened stem, while a bulb consists of fleshy leaves layered around a small stem.