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In potato tubers, the 'eyes' represent :...

In potato tubers, the 'eyes' represent :

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axillary buds

B

radical buds

C

foliar buds

D

bulbils

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Potato Tubers**: - Potato tubers are swollen parts of the underground stem of the potato plant. They serve as storage organs for nutrients. 2. **Identifying the 'Eyes'**: - The 'eyes' of the potato tuber are small indentations or buds on the surface of the tuber. 3. **Function of the 'Eyes'**: - These 'eyes' are actually axillary buds. Axillary buds are located in the leaf axils (the angle between the leaf and the stem) and can develop into new shoots. 4. **Growth Conditions**: - When these axillary buds (the eyes) are exposed to warmth and moisture, they begin to swell and can sprout into new stems, roots, and leaves. 5. **Types of Shoots Produced**: - The axillary buds can produce both vegetative shoots (which develop into stems and branches) and reproductive shoots (which develop into flowers). 6. **Dormancy of Axillary Buds**: - An axillary bud may either remain dormant (inactive) or begin to grow immediately under suitable conditions. 7. **Conclusion**: - Therefore, in potato tubers, the 'eyes' represent axillary buds. ### Final Answer: In potato tubers, the 'eyes' represent axillary buds. ---

### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Potato Tubers**: - Potato tubers are swollen parts of the underground stem of the potato plant. They serve as storage organs for nutrients. 2. **Identifying the 'Eyes'**: - The 'eyes' of the potato tuber are small indentations or buds on the surface of the tuber. ...
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