You are examining a soil sample,when you find a piece of a plant.Dissection shows that it is a stem,and chemical tests reveal the presence of large amounts of starch.You conclude that this is a
A) stoma.
B) tuber.
C) lateral meristem.
D) stem.
E) tendril.

Question

You are examining a soil sample,when you find a piece of a plant.Dissection shows that it is a stem,and chemical tests reveal the presence of large amounts of starch.You conclude that this is a 
A) stoma.
B) tuber.
C) lateral meristem.
D) stem.
E) tendril.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tubers are swollen underground stems specialized for storage.

You Are Examining a Soil Sample,when You Find a Piece