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  1. Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as
    1. Cladodes
    2. Phyllodes
    3. Phylloclades
    4. Scales
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.



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