Question

an example of a plant with a tuberous root that is used to propagate the plant is the ______.

a. carrot

b. irish potato

c. sweet potato

d. radish

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a (carrot): Carrot is a taproot, not a tuberous root for propagation.
• Option b (Irish potato): Irish potato has tubers (stems, not roots) for propagation.
• Option c (sweet potato): Sweet potato has tuberous roots (modified roots) used to propagate the plant.
• Option d (radish): Radish is a taproot, not a tuberous root for propagation.

Answer:

c. sweet potato