Stems modified into flat green organs performing the functions of leaves are known as:
Cladodes
Phyllodes
Phylloclades
Scales
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Which of the following two are the resultant of stipule modifications? I.Spines in Ziziphus. II.Tendrils in Smilax. III.Tendrils in Nepenthes. IV.Spines in Argemone. V.Thorns in Bougainvellea.
I and III
I and II
II and V
III and V
An example of corm is
Ginger
Colocasia
Onion
Potato
Which one of the following statements are true? I.If the stem is joined with solid nodes and hollow internodes, it is called caudex. II.In Tridax, the stem is decumbent. III.Corm is a condensed from of rhizome growing more or less in vertical direction. IV.Sucker is an underground modification of stem. V.Biparous type of cymose branching is seen in Saraca.
I and II only
II and III only
III and IV only
IV only
Ginger multiplies vegetatively by
Tuber
Corm
Sucker
Rhizome
Which tissue in the stem provides mechanical support and flexibility?
Parenchyma
Sclerenchyma
Collenchyma
Xylem
In Duranta, the nature of vasculated defensive structures represent the modification of
Axillary bud as in Bougainvillea
Terminal bud as in Carissa
Stipules as in Acacia
Apical bud as in Artabotrys
What is the primary function of lenticels in the stem?
Gaseous exchange
Water transport
Food storage
Support
Which of the following is an INCORRECT pairing of plant modification and its example?
Leaflet thorns - Citrus
Tendrils - Cucumber
Phylloclade - Opuntia
Pneumatophores - Rhizophora
In Amorphophallus, vegetative reproduction occurs through
Rhizome
Corm
Spores
Conidia
What are the vertically upward growing roots in Rhizophora called, and what is their function?
Pneumatophores; support
Prop roots; respiration
Fibrous roots; nutrient absorption
Pneumatophores; respiration