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In one plant, underground stems are modified to store food and in another plant, the stem tendrils develop from axillary buds to help plant climb. They are

A

Ginger, Cucumber

B

Carrot, Jasmine

C

Sweet Potato, Bougainvillea

D

Opuntia, Eichhornia

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To solve the question, we need to identify the plants based on the modifications of their stems. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the first plant**: The question states that one plant has underground stems modified to store food. - **Example**: Ginger is a plant that has underground stems (rhizomes) which store food and nutrients. 2. **Identify the second plant**: The second part of the question mentions that another plant has stem tendrils that develop from axillary buds to help the plant climb. - **Example**: Cucumber is a plant that has stem tendrils, which are thin, thread-like structures that allow the plant to climb. 3. **Match the examples with the options given**: - The options provided are: - Ginger and cucumber - Carrot and jasmine - Sweet potato and bougainvillea - Opuntia and econium - From our identification, ginger corresponds to the first plant (underground stem for food storage) and cucumber corresponds to the second plant (stem tendrils for climbing). 4. **Conclusion**: The correct answer is the first option: **Ginger and cucumber**. ### Final Answer: The plants are **Ginger and Cucumber**. ---
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