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An onion bulb stores its food in the

An onion bulb stores its food in the
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  • A Stem
  • B Leaves
  • C Roots
  • D Cotyledon
  • E Branches
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The correct answer is B. Leaves.

An onion bulb stores its food in the leaves. The onion bulb is a modified underground stem with fleshy leaf bases that store starch, which the plant can use for energy. These swollen leaf bases (which are part of the bulb) serve as storage organs, helping the plant survive during periods of dormancy.

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