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Edible part of Ginger is

A

Corm

B

Rhizome

C

Bulb

D

Tuber

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the edible part of ginger. We need to identify which part of the ginger plant is consumed. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Comb - B) Rhizome - C) Bulb - D) Tuber 3. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Option A: Comb**: This is not a recognized part of the ginger plant. The term "comb" does not apply to ginger, making this option incorrect. - **Option B: Rhizome**: The rhizome is an underground stem that serves as a storage organ. In ginger, the rhizome is the part that is commonly consumed and is also used for medicinal purposes. This option is correct. - **Option C: Bulb**: Bulbs are a type of underground storage organ found in plants like onions. Ginger does not have a bulb, so this option is incorrect. - **Option D: Tuber**: Tubers, like potatoes, are also underground storage organs but are different from rhizomes. Ginger does not have tubers, making this option incorrect. 4. **Conclusion**: After analyzing all the options, the edible part of ginger is the **rhizome**. **Final Answer**: The edible part of ginger is the **rhizome**. ---
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