Green leaf-like one internode long stem branches are called as

Phylloclades

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Phyllodes

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Bulbils

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Cladodes

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Solution

The correct option is C Cladodes
Cladode is an aerial branch modification. The branch is modified into a succulent, green, flat or cylindrical leaf-like structure. It appears in a cluster or single. It is similar to a phylloclade. The only difference is cladode mostly has one or two internodes only. Bulbils are buds that arise in the axil of the leaf. Phyllode is a petiole which is similar to leaf structurally and functionally.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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	Phylloclade	Cladode
(i)	Both main stem and branches are modified to function like leaves.	Only the branches are modified to take over the function of leaves.
(ii)	Phylloclade has limited or definite growth.	Cladode has unlimited or indefinite growth.
(iii)	It consist of several nodes and internodes.	It is usually one internode long
(iv)	True leaves are commonly caducous.	True leaves are either reduced to scales or modified to spines.
(v)	Example: Rescus aculeatus, Asparagus etc.	Example: Opuntia, Euphorbia royleana etc.