Question

Leaves are modified for storage of food in
A) Tridax
B) Pea
C) Onion
D) Beans

Answer 1

Plants store the excessive food that is produced by the process of photosynthesis in the form of starch. They store this starch in various parts of the plant.

Complete answer:
Let us analyze the options to find out the correct option.

Option A: Tridax belongs to the family of Asteraceae and is a flowering plant. It is native to the tropical regions of North or South America.Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option B: Peas are the fruit of Pisum sativum. They are leguminous plants that help in nitrogen fixation in which the atmospheric nitrogen is fixed into nitrogen compounds that can be easily used by the plants.Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option C: Onion which is also known as bulb onion is a vegetable that is cultivated throughout the world. It belongs to the genus of Allium. Onions are the modified leaves of the plant that become fleshy as they store water, food materials and mucilage of the plants.Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option D: Bean is the seed of the flowering plant Fabaceae. These can be cooked in many ways. They are leguminous plants that help in nitrogen fixation in which the atmospheric nitrogen is fixed into nitrogen compounds that can be easily used by the plants.Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C) Onion.

Note: Onion contains 89% water, 9% carbohydrates (including 4% sugar and 2% dietary fibre), 1% protein, and negligible fat. Onion also adds a savoury flavour to dishes without adding to its calories.