AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -In some plants leaf and leaf parts get modified into green, thin branched, long sensitive thread like structures called tendrils. Explanation: The tendrils provide support to the plant by coiling around it. Tendrils are present in pea plant.

Detailed explanation-2: -Leaf tendril to provide support: in many climbers, the leaf is modified into a thin-thread like coiled structure called tendril. A tendril stretches out and twines around a suitable object to provide support to the weak stems.

Detailed explanation-3: -The tendril in a pea plant is a modified stem which is coiled to provide support to the plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tendrils of pea is a modification of the leaf. In plants with weak stems, leaf or a part of leaf gets modified into green threadlike structures called tendrils which help in climbing around the support.

Detailed explanation-5: -tendril, in botany, plant organ specialized to anchor and support vining stems. Tendrils may be modified leaves, leaflets, leaf tips, or leaf stipules; they may, however, be derived as modified stem branches (e.g., grapes).