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Potato and sweet potato

A

Have edible parts which are homologous organs

B

Have edible parts which are analogous organs

C

Have been introduced in India from the same place

D

Are two species of the same genus

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The correct Answer is:
B
Potato and sweet potato show similar characteristics but have different origins. Potato is a modified stem meant for storage of food. Sweet potato is modified root also meant for the storage of food. Hence they are analogous.
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