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Potato and sweet potato

A

Have edible parts which are homologous organs

B

Have edible parts which are analogous organs

C

Have been introduced in india from the same place

D

Are two species of the same genus.

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The correct Answer is:
B
analogous organs are those organs,which are different in orgin but similar in function,potato and sweet potato are absolutely different in their origin as potato is modified underground stem(tuber),while sweet potato is tuberous root.It means both have edible parts which are different organs.
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