NEETBiologyMorphology of Flowering PlantsMCQ+4 / −1
Sweet potato is homologous to
- Apotato
- BColocasia
- Cginger
- Dturnip.
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Correct answer: D
Sweet potato is homologous to turnip as both are having same origin i.e., both are root but modified for different functions. Sweet potato is a modified root for storage and vegetative propagation while turnip is modified for storage only.
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