No, a potato tuber is a modified or enlarged stem that develops underground. It has many stem characteristics, including an outer skin (periderm) and the ability to turn green (accumulate chlorophyll) when exposed to light.
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No, a potato tuber is a modified or enlarged stem that develops underground. It has many stem characteristics, including an outer skin (periderm) and the ability to turn green (accumulate chlorophyll) when exposed to light.
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