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The 'Eyes' of the potato tuber are...

The 'Eyes' of the potato tuber are

A

Root buds

B

Flower buds

C

Shoot buds

D

Axillary buds

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Potato Tuber**: The potato tuber is a modified stem that stores nutrients and energy for the plant. It is an important part of the potato plant's structure. 2. **Identifying the 'Eyes'**: The 'eyes' of the potato tuber are small, bud-like structures found on the surface of the tuber. Each eye represents a potential point from which a new plant can grow. 3. **Defining Vegetative Propagation**: The eyes of the potato tuber are known as vegetative propagules. Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction in plants where new individuals are produced from the vegetative parts of the plant, such as stems, roots, or buds, without the involvement of seeds or gametes. 4. **Function of the Eyes**: The eyes of the potato tuber are actually shoot buds. When conditions are favorable, these buds can sprout and develop into new potato plants, effectively allowing the plant to reproduce without sexual reproduction. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the 'eyes' of the potato tuber are shoot buds that facilitate vegetative propagation, enabling the potato plant to reproduce asexually. ---
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