Buds in the axil of leaves which can develop into shoots are called ________.

flower buds

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leaf buds

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vegetative buds

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root buds

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Solution

The correct option is C vegetative buds
Axil is the point of attachment of the leaf at the node. The buds which are present at these points of leaves are called vegetative buds. They have a short stem covered by immature overlapping leaves. This bud can give rise to a new plant.

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There are buds in the axil of leaves which develop into shoots. These buds are called ___________.

	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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