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Adventitious tuberous roots are found in

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## CORE INFORMATION
✓ **Answer**: [C]
## CONCEPT FRAMEWORK
	**Primary Concept**: Plant Morphology - Root Types
	**Related Topics**:  Adventitious roots, Tuberous roots, Modified roots
	**Prerequisites**: Basic knowledge of plant anatomy and root systems.
## SOLUTION PATHWAY
**Given Information**:
	* Question asks for the plant with adventitious tuberous roots.
	* Options are various plant species.

**Method & Steps**:
	1. Recall the definition of adventitious roots: Roots arising from any part of the plant other than the radicle.
		Reasoning: Understanding the specific type of root being asked about is essential.
	2. Recall the definition of tuberous roots: Thick, fleshy roots that store food reserves.
		Reasoning: Understanding the function of the root is key.
	3. Identify the plant from the options that has adventitious and tuberous roots, which is the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatus).
		Reasoning: Knowing this fact is based on memory.
	4. Select the correct option.
		Result: Option C
		Verification: Ipomoea batatus is known to have adventitious tuberous roots.
 ## OPTION ANALYSIS
[A] :x: Beta vulgaris (Beetroot) has a taproot which is modified, not adventitious.
[B] :x: Daucus carota (Carrot) has a taproot which is modified, not adventitious.
[C] ✓: Ipomoea batatus (Sweet Potato) has adventitious tuberous roots.
[D] :x: Raphanus sativus (Radish) has a taproot which is modified, not adventitious.
 ## LEARNING AIDS
	**Common Mistakes**:
		1. Confusing taproots with adventitious roots: Taproots develop from the radicle, while adventitious roots develop from other plant parts.
		2. Not knowing examples of different root types: Memorizing examples of plants with specific root types is crucial.
	**Quick Tips**:
		1. Use flashcards to memorize plant examples with different root systems.
		2. Visualize the root structure of each plant to differentiate between taproots and adventitious roots.

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Beta Vulgaris

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Daucus Carota

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The correct Option is "Ipomoea batatus"

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Raphanus Sativus

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