The food in onion is stored in___________________?

Correct answer: B. Scaly leaves

  • A. Roots
  • B. Scaly leaves
  • C. Flowers
  • D. stems

Explanation

An onion bulb is mainly made of swollen, fleshy scale leaves that store food reserves. Although the bulb has a shortened stem at its base, most stored food is in the scale leaves.

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