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प्रश्न
Potato and ginger are both underground parts that store food. Where is the food prepared in these plants?
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उत्तर
In potato and ginger plants, leaves are above ground whereas underground stems store the reserve food material. The leaves prepare food through photosynthesis and transport it to the underground parts for storage.
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