Question

potatoes are specialized stems called tubers. potato tubers have two functions. (1) these thick stems are used to store food. (2) the eyes on the stems, seen here, are used to a absorb water. b grow new plants. c make more sugar. d collect oxygen for respiration.

Explanation:

Potato eyes are buds. Buds on tubers (specialized stems) are for vegetative propagation, i.e., growing new plants. Absorbing water is roots’ job, making sugar is photosynthesis (leaves), and collecting oxygen for respiration isn’t the role of eyes. So the correct option is B.

Answer:

B. grow new plants.