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33. Plant Anatomy
Roots and Shoots
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In the context of roots and shoots, which part of the bamboo plant do humans most commonly eat when consuming “bamboo shoots”?
A
The mature woody stem (culm)
B
The young emerging shoot (juvenile stem)
C
The leaves
D
The roots (rhizomes and root hairs)
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Understand the terminology: In bamboo plants, the 'shoot' refers to the young, emerging stem that grows upward from the ground, while the 'culm' is the mature, woody stem.
Identify the edible part: Bamboo shoots commonly consumed by humans are the young, tender, and emerging stems before they harden into mature woody culms.
Eliminate other options: The mature woody stem (culm) is too tough to eat, leaves are generally not consumed as bamboo shoots, and roots (rhizomes and root hairs) are underground structures not typically eaten.
Conclude that the edible part known as 'bamboo shoots' corresponds to the young emerging shoot (juvenile stem) of the bamboo plant.
Remember that these young shoots are harvested before they become woody and are often used in various culinary dishes due to their tender texture and nutritional value.
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