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the potato
A potato is a tuber; a type of underground storage organ that the plant can use to store energy in the form of starch which is used as fuel while the above-ground portion of the plant is growing during the growing season. Tubers are not roots (potato eyes are the roots) and are not fruits (potato plant fruits are found on the above-ground portion.)
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From what part of the plant do potatoes grow?
The part that you eat is part of the root system and grows underground.
A potato is a root of what plant?
It is a common misconception that potatoes are roots. They are actually tubers, and thus potatoes are a part of the potato plant. They are not the roots of any plant.
When you eat potatoes you are getting this kind of stored plant food?
Starch
What plant part is yam's?
root. unlike potatoes which are tubers
What are potatoes besides a vegetable?
Potatoes are a tuber, which grows underground, and are the only edible part of the potato plant.
What part of the green pepper plant do you eat?
The part of the green pepper plant you eat is the fruit.
What part of the potatoes we eat?
The part is root ***** It is the tubers that form on the roots that are eaten.
Are potatoes fruits or vegatables?
i believe potatoes are vegetables. a fruit is defined as a seed bearing plant part so that puts potatoes out of the category.
Do people of the Hindu faith eat potatoes if so why?
There are many Hindu's that would eat potatoes because they would not consider it killing a living creature because it is a plant.
What part of plant does beet come from?
The beetroot, the part we eat and use, is actually the root of a plant. that's why it's called a beetroot. Sometimes, you can see the upper portion of the plant, but it's usually cut off. Ginger, potatoes, and radishes are other root vegetables.
What does a potato do for the potato plant?
Potatoes (the part we eat), are modified underground stems called stolons. The stolons have cells that store starch in a type of plastid called amyloplasts.
When you eat potatoes you are getting a kind of stored plant food called what?
When you eat potatoes, you are consuming a type of stored plant food known as starch. Starch is a carbohydrate that plants use to store energy, and potatoes are particularly rich in it. This makes them a significant source of energy in many diets around the world. Additionally, potatoes also provide vitamins and minerals, contributing to their nutritional value.
