In Bougainvillea thorns are the modifications of
Leaf
Stipules
Adventitious root
Stem
Related Questions
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
Ginger is an example of underground modified stem called
Rhizome
Corm
Tuber
Bulb
Floral buds store food and help in vegetative propagation in?
Asparagus
Opuntia
Dioscorea
Agave
Phylloclades are
Green, photosynthetic, succulent stems of indefinite growth
One internode long stems
Leaf modifications
None of the above
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a rhombus?
All sides are equal.
Opposite angles are equal.
Diagonals bisect each other at right angles.
Diagonals are equal in length.
Green leaf-like modified aerial stems/branches with a single internode are called
Cladode
Phylloclade
Thorn
Bulbil
Which of the following is NOT a function of the stem?
Absorption of water and minerals
Support for leaves and flowers
Transport of water and nutrients
Storage of food
Find out the wrongly matched pair.
Tuber- Potato
Rhizome-Ginger
Bulbil-Agave
Leaf buds-Banana
In Ruscus, the stem is a
Phyllode
Cladode
offset
sucker
In which plant does the stem become flattened and fleshy, taking over the function of leaves?
Citrus
Bougainvillea
Opuntia
Cucumber
