Axillary buds get modified into

thorns

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tendrils

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spines

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both a and b

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Solution

The correct option is D both a and b
The axillary or lateral buds get modified into thorns and tendrils in certain plants.

Thorn is seen in Bougainvillea and it provides protection from grazing animals.

Thorns

Tendrils are seen in cucumber, watermelon and grapes. They are spirally coiled structures that provide support and help in climbing.

Spines are modification of leaves seen in plants of arid regions or deserts such as Opuntia.

Spines

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In Duranta, axillary buds and in Carrisa the apical bud is modified into stem thorns, what is correct for Ulex? It has

	I		II
a.	Entrie leaf with stipules modified into spines	i	Clematis
b.	Leaf except stipules modified into tendril	ii	Citrus
c.	Stipules modified into tendrils	iii	Euphorbia
d.	First leaf of axillary bud modified into spine	iv	Lathyrus
		v	Smilax

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