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Onions are monocots with certain parts adapted for storage. From which of the following plant parts is the main storage structure formed?

taproot
herbaceous stem
ovary of flower
leaf sheaths

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Answer: herbaceous stem

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The herbaceous stem of onion is edible and it is adapted for storage purpose. It is also called onion bulb. It remains underground and directly obtains nutrients and water from the taproots. The leaf exhibit typical characteristics of monocot plant with parallel venation. The ovary of flower has no role in food storage in plant.

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