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Ginger is a stem which can be differenti...

Ginger is a stem which can be differentiated from root because it

A

Grows parallel to ground

B

Stores food

C

Lacks chlorophyll

D

Has nodes and internodes

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D
To differentiate between underground stems and modified roots, standard morphological character considered is presence or absence of nodes and internodes. Rhizome bears distinct node and internodes. The nodes are not circular.
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