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Where does onion stores food?
Onions store energy in the form of carbohydrates in their bulbs. These carbohydrates are produced during photosynthesis and stored in the bulb to support growth, flowering, and reproduction.
Why is there no chloroplast in the onion bulb?
Chloroplast is found in parts of plants exposed to sunlight, where it is used in photosynthesis. Onion bulbs are not normally exposed to sunlight, so there is no need for chloroplasts in the bulb.
Definition of shallots?
a type of onion with aggregated bulbs, a mild-flavored bulb of this plant used in cookery.
What is a pungent bulb?
A pungent bulb typically refers to garlic or onion, both of which belong to the Allium family. These bulbs are known for their strong and sharp flavors that can add depth to dishes when used in cooking.
What is a bulb a fruit or vegetable?
A bulb generally comes under a vegetable, specifically an onion. However bulbs are known to be a part of some plants.
What level of organisation is the onion bulb-tissue or organ?
The onion bulb is considered an organ because it is a distinct structure composed of different types of tissues, such as the fleshy scales, basal plate, and embryonic shoot. These tissues work together to support the functions of the onion bulb as a storage and reproductive structure.
What plant organ is modified to produce onion bulbs?
The bulb of an onion is formed from modified leaves. While photosynthesis takes place in the leaves of an onion containing chloroplast, the little glucose that is produced from this process is converted in to starch (starch granules) and stored in the bulb.
What is the difference between bulb stem and corm stem?
Bulb - a short vertical underground stem with fleshy storage leaves attached, e.g. onion, daffodil, tulip. Bulbs often function in reproduction by splitting to form new bulbs or producing small new bulbs termed bulblets. Bulbs are a combination of stem and leaves so may better be considered as leaves because the leaves make up the greater part.Corm - a short enlarged underground, storage stem, e.g. taro, crocus, gladiolus.http://www.cobaltinc.com/frontpagewebs/Content/Classify/images/corm.gif
Is onion a bulb?
Onions grow seeds on the tops of their stalks, not inside the bulbs. Their umbels (the flower head on the top of the plant) will dry out and then you have seeds. The bulbs themselves never have seeds inside.
Is onion a root vegetable?
No.You plant the bulb of the onion underground and it grows and when it is ready the onion will be above the ground, but the roots will still be underneath.
Does an onion bulb have an apical bud?
Yes, An onion bulb does have an apical bud.If you cut an onion in half, you will see it in the center of the bulb
Do the cells of the onion bulb possess chloroplasts?
Onions are the root bulbs of onion plants. The plant itself contains chloroplasts, which cause the green colour, whereas the onion bulb itself contains other pigments and few, if any, chloroplasts.
