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Flower is a modified shoot because

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Flower develop in the axils of bracts like axillary shoots

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Floral organs are arranged in whorls.

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Growth is unlimited

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Growth is limited

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The correct option is A Flower develop in the axils of bracts like axillary shoots
Flower is a modified shoot because it develops in the axils of bracts like axillary shoots. New buds also develop at node inside the axils of bracts of leaves.

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