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  4. The given figure represents the V.S. of bulb of Allium cepa. Identify the different parts and select the correct option. <img class=img-fluid question-image alt=image src=https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/biology/443aaf0bcfd0d2ce8ee3dd97c6e3a58d-.jpeg /> A B C (a) Fleshy scales Tunic Terminal bud (b) Tunic Terminal bud Fleshy scales (c) Tunic Fleshy scales Terminal bud (d) Terminal bud Fleshy scales Tunic

Q. The given figure represents the V.S. of bulb of Allium cepa. Identify the different parts and select the correct option.
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A B C
(a) Fleshy scales Tunic Terminal bud
(b) Tunic Terminal bud Fleshy scales
(c) Tunic Fleshy scales Terminal bud
(d) Terminal bud Fleshy scales Tunic

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Solution:

In onion, the fleshy scales represent leaf bases in the outer part and scale leaves in the central region. They occur in concentric fashion. The bulb is covered by a whitish or pinkish tunic. Fleshy scales enclose terminal bud. Fleshy scales represent the edible part of onion.