JAMB Biology 1985 Question 33

Question 33

Reproduction in Plants

Irish potato is a

  1. A.bulb
  2. B.tap root
  3. C.rhizome
  4. D.root tuber
  5. E.stem tuber.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (stem tuber.)

Explanation

Irish potato tubers form at the tips of underground stems and carry buds (eyes) that sprout into new shoots, which shows they are stem tubers.