This Starchy Staple Is a Storage Root That Grows as a Vine

question 22

Multiple Choice

This starchy staple is a storage root that grows as a vine and requires a long warm growing season.This starchy staple is

• A)potato.
• B)taro.
• C)cassava.
• D)yam.
• E)sweet potato.

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