An axillary bud

Is capable of forming a flower

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Can form a branch

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Is always found in the axil of leaf

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More than one option is correct

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Solution

The correct option is D More than one option is correct
An axillary bud is also called a lateral bud and is an embryonic shoot known to be present in the axil of a leaf. The bud may remain dormant or form a vegetative shoot such as a stem or a branch. It is also capable of forming a reproductive shoot (flower).
Hence, all the three options mentioned are characteristics of an axillary bud and thus, the answer is 'More than one option is correct'.

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	Column I		Column II
A.	Vegetative buds	i.	Buds develop in axils of leaves
B.	Floral buds	ii.	Buds produce leafy shoots
C.	Axillary buds	iii.	Reproductive buds that produce flowers
D.	Accessory	iv	Additional buds borne at leaf bases

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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