Onion is a modified form of ?
(1) leaf
(2) stem
(3) root
(4) None of these
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Answer: Onion is a modified form of Stem.
Onions are the main part of a vegetable. The name comes from the Latin word ‘no’, meaning ‘no leaf’, because no root is visible. Onions are broadly classified into three types: bulbous, onion-like and round shaped. Bulbous onions are also called as “chop onions”, whereas “round onions” are known as “onion”.
Answer: Onion is a modified form of Stem.
Onion is an important plant. It is a member of the family Brassicaceae, which contains approximately 5400 species belonging to about 29 genera. According to Botanical Classification, the name of genus comes from the Greek words “onion” and “bras”. The plant has been cultivated for more than 6000 years in Asia and Europe. Onion is an annual plant belonging to the subfamily Trifolioloideae.