Q61 / 200 · JIPMER 2008 · Botany

Ginger is an underground stem. It is distinguished from root because

  • A
    it lacks chlorophyll
  • B
    it stores food
  • Correct answer
    C
    it has nodes and internodes
  • D
    it has xylem and vessels

Solution

Underground stems can be differentiated from roots by (i) Absence of root cap (ii) Absence of root hair (iii) Presence of terminal bud (iv) Presence of nodes and internodes (v) Occurrence of foliage or scale leaves on the nodes.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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