Potato and sweet potato are an example for analogy. Mark the option that supports the given statement.

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Both are stem modifications

Both are root modifications

Both store food

Both belong to family Convolvulaceae

answer is B.

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Analogous organs are structurally different but perform similar functions. Potato is a stem modification whereas sweet potato is modified root, but both are performing the same function of storage of food. Thus, they are an example of analogous organs. Sweet potato belongs to morning glory family, Convolvulaceae, and potatoes belong to nightshades, or Solanaceae.

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