A bud is present in the axil of in both simple and compound leaves, but not in the axil of of the compound leaf.

lamina; petiole

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petiole; stipule

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petiole; leaflets

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stipule; sheath

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The correct option is C petiole; leaflets
Axillary bud is present in the axil of petiole in both simple and compound leaves, but not in the axil of leaflets of the compound leaf. This axillary bud (lateral bud) forms vegetative or reproductive shoots.

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Which of the following are correct statements?

1) A bud is present in the axil of petiole in both simple and compound leaves.

2) A bud is present in the axil of every leaflet.

3) A bud is present in the axil of a branch.

4) The rachis of a compound leaf represents the midrib of the leaf.

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