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JAMB Biology 1984 Question 19

Question 19

Reproduction in Plants

Underground stems which grow horizontally through the soil are

  1. A.bulbs
  2. B.rhizomes
  3. C.runners
  4. D.corms
  5. E.stolons.
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Answer: B (rhizomes)

Explanation

A rhizome, e.g. ginger, is a stem that grows horizontally under the ground. Runners and stolons grow along the surface.