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Sweet potato is homologous to

1. Potato
2. Colocasia
3. Ginger
4. Turnip

Correct answer: Turnip

Solution

Sweet potato is a modified storage root, so its homology is with another root-derived edible part. Turnip is also a modified root, whereas potato, colocasia, and ginger are stem modifications.

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