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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Eucalyptus
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Australian Acacia
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Plum
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Mango
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, the correct answer is ‘Phyllode . ‘
Detailed explanation-2: -In Australian Acacia, the leaves are small and short-lived. Hence in these plants, the petioles are modified. They expand and become green and perform photosynthesis. These modified petioles capable of performing photosynthesis and synthesizing food are called phyllodes.
Detailed explanation-3: -In Australian Acacia, the leaves are small and short-lived. Hence, in these plants, the petioles are modified. They expand, become green and perform photosynthesis. These modified petioles capable of performing photosynthesis and synthesising food are called phyllodes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Complete answer: Petiole of Australian Acacia helps in photosynthesis. Petiole connects lamina to the stem and contains vascular tissues like xylem and phloem that allow the sap to flow through them. Thus, they provide a passage to plant sap, food, and nutrients to the leaf.
Detailed explanation-5: -Bulb is not a modification found in leaves. It is a modification of stem. Modification of leaves are as follows: Spines.