Refer to Figure 18. Are the storage roots of sweet potato ( Ipomoea batatas) and the tubers of potato ( Solanum tuberosum) analogous or homologous? Explain the answer briefly

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Refer to Figure 18. Are the storage roots of sweet potato ( Ipomoea batatas) and the tubers of potato ( Solanum tuberosum) analogous or homologous? Explain the answer briefly

A. Ipomoea batatas
B. Solanum tuberosum
Figure 18: (A) Sweet Potato Storage Roots and (B) Potato Tubers
Sources: https://bit.ly/2LDM6P6 (A); https://bit.ly/3iionqy (B)
Transcribed Image Text:A. Ipomoea batatas B. Solanum tuberosum Figure 18: (A) Sweet Potato Storage Roots and (B) Potato Tubers Sources: https://bit.ly/2LDM6P6 (A); https://bit.ly/3iionqy (B)
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