STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS
MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Given below is a set of four pair of modification with examples. Identify the incorrect pairing.a) Colocasia-modified stemb) Citrus thorn-modified leafc) Phylloclade of Opuntia-modified stemd) Turnip-modified root
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c
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d
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Phylloclade is also a type of stem modification where the flattened leaf-like structures are formed, which helps in photosynthesis, examples are cactus opuntia.
Detailed explanation-2: -So, the correct answer is ‘Option B-Phylloclade’.
Detailed explanation-3: -Opuntia and Euphorbia are characterised by phylloclade while Asparagus by cladode.
Detailed explanation-4: -In Opuntia, the stem is modified into a flattened green structure to perform the functions of leaves, (i.e., photosynthesis).
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