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Which of these statements is false about the diagram?

a
It belongs to the family Solanaceae.
b
It is a modified root meant for storage.
c
It is a modified stem meant for reproduction.
d
Eyes of the above structure are depressions which represent the nodes with axillary buds.

detailed solution

Correct option is B

The above diagram represents the tuber of potato which is an underground stem modification. Potato belongs to Solanaceae family and the eyes of potato tuber represent nodes which have depression with axillary buds. They help in vegetative propagation.

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