Cacti store water and food in their ?
and, Parts of potato plants that we eat are in fact their ?
Cacti store water in succulent stems.
Potatoes are tubers growing on the roots.
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Cacti store water and food in their stems. The stems of cacti are typically thick and fleshy, allowing them to store significant amounts of water. This adaptation helps them survive in arid environments with limited access to water. In addition to water, cacti also store carbohydrates and other nutrients in their stems, serving as a source of food during periods of drought or when other resources are scarce.
As for potato plants, the part that we eat is their underground tuber, also known as the potato itself. The tuber is actually an enlarged part of the plant's underground stem called a stolon. Stolons are horizontal, above-ground stems that grow along the surface of the soil. When the stolon comes in contact with the soil, it produces small protuberances called tubers. These tubers swell with stored nutrients, mainly starch, to nourish the plant and provide energy for growth. In cultivation, we harvest these tubers, which we commonly refer to as potatoes.