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Is sweet potato analogous or homologous to potato tuber ? Give reasons to support your answer.

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To determine whether sweet potato is analogous or homologous to potato tuber, we need to analyze their characteristics and functions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Analogous and Homologous Structures**: - Analogous structures are those that have similar functions but different evolutionary origins and structures. - Homologous structures are those that share a common evolutionary origin but may serve different functions. ...
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