Potato Rinds The potato peel showed tightly packed cells arranged in layers. The cells appeared rectangular and had distinct cell walls. Some cells looked darker due to natural pigments present in the peel. The peel consists of protective epidermal tissue that helps prevent water loss and protects the potato from injury and infection. The compact arrangement of cells provides strength and acts as a barrier against external factors.
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Potato Flesh The potato flesh showed large, thin-walled cells containing numerous starch granules. The granules appeared as small round or oval structures distributed throughout the cells.The potato flesh is made up of storage parenchyma tissue. The presence of many starch granules indicates that the potato functions as a food storage organ.
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