Question

Which part of the carrot plant is used as food?
A.Leaf
B.Root
C.Stem
D.All of the above

Answer 1

Hint: Carrot which is also called Daucus carota which is usually orange in colour though other colors like red, purple, yellow and white also exist and native to Europe and southwestern Asia.

Complete answer:
The carrot plant is a biennial plant which belongs to the family of Apiaceae. It has fast-growing cultivars which grow and mature within three months (90 days) of sowing the seed, while also some slower-maturing cultivars which grow within four months (120 days). Let us analyze the options to find out the correct option.
Option A: Leaf is the part of the plant where photosynthesis occurs and it is also called the kitchen of the plant. The edible part of the carrot plant is not leaves. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option B: Root is the part of the plant which attaches the plant to the ground and provides support to the ground and also provides nourishment and water to the plant. Carrot is a modified taproot which can be taken in the form of food. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Option C: Stem is the part of the plant which supports the leaves and flowers of the plant. It also provides water and other minerals from the roots to the other parts of the plant. In carrots, the edible food part is the root and not the stems. Therefore, this is the incorrect option.

Option D: Since only one of the above mentioned options is correct, this is the incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option ()

Note: The roots of carrot contain high quantities of alpha- and beta-carotene, and are a good source of vitamin K and vitamin B6. They also help in preventing night blindness that is caused by deficiency of vitamin A.