Read the following statements and select the correct option.
Statement -1 : the stem tubers are the swollen ends of spcialised underground stem branches, which help in vegetative propagation of the plant.
Statement-2 : Solanum tuberosum is an example of a stem tuber which stores inulin as the main reserve food material.

Options

A. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
D. Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer

B

Explanation

Stem tuber is an oval or spherical underground swollen stem structure which does not bear adventitous roots, e.g., potato (Solanum tuberosum), Jerusalen artichoke Helianthus tuberosus). Food reserve is starch in potato and inulin in artichoke.