Anatomy of Flowering Plants

Anatomy of Flowering Plants

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  1. Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as








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    Phylloclade refers to a portion of a flattened leaf-like stem or branch with multiple nodes and internodes, and cladode for a single internode of a phylloclade. In some plants, the petioles are flattened and widened, to become phyllodes or phyllodia.

    Correct Option: C

    Phylloclade refers to a portion of a flattened leaf-like stem or branch with multiple nodes and internodes, and cladode for a single internode of a phylloclade. In some plants, the petioles are flattened and widened, to become phyllodes or phyllodia.

  1. What is eye of potato?








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    Axillary bud is the bud arising in the axil of branch. Apical bud arises at the apex. Adventitious bud arises from any location other than its usual location.

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    Axillary bud is the bud arising in the axil of branch. Apical bud arises at the apex. Adventitious bud arises from any location other than its usual location.

  1. An example of edible underground stem is:








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    Potato is an example of edible underground stem.
    • It is differentiated into nodes and internodes. The ‘eyes’ on potato tuber indicate axillary buds at the nodes.
    • It bearsscaly leaves.The leaves do notstore food.
    • Axillary buds arise at the nodes.
    • Does not bear roots.

    Correct Option: D

    Potato is an example of edible underground stem.
    • It is differentiated into nodes and internodes. The ‘eyes’ on potato tuber indicate axillary buds at the nodes.
    • It bearsscaly leaves.The leaves do notstore food.
    • Axillary buds arise at the nodes.
    • Does not bear roots.

  1. Which of the following is not a stem modification?








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    Pitcher of Nepenthes or pitcher plant is modification of leaf whereas thorns in citrus tendrils of cucumber and flattened structure of Opuntia are all stem modification.

    Correct Option: A

    Pitcher of Nepenthes or pitcher plant is modification of leaf whereas thorns in citrus tendrils of cucumber and flattened structure of Opuntia are all stem modification.

  1. Velamen is found in








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    Aerial roots of orchids hang freely in the air and absorb moisture with the help of special sponge like tissue called velamen.

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    Aerial roots of orchids hang freely in the air and absorb moisture with the help of special sponge like tissue called velamen.