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JAMB Biology 1983 Question 18

Question 18

Reproduction in Plants

In the onion bulb, food is stored in the

  1. A.stem
  2. B.lateral buds
  3. C.cotyledons
  4. D.outer scale leaves
  5. E.leaf bases.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (leaf bases.)

Explanation

The onion stores food in its fleshy inner scale leaves, which are swollen leaf bases. The outer scale leaves are dry and protective.