How many among the following plants have stem modified into a leaf like structure for photosynthesis and leaves are reduced to scales or spines?

$\begin{matrix} A s p a r a g u s, Jasmine, M i n t, C h r y s a n t h e m u m, R u s c u s \end{matrix}$

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The correct option is C Two
Answer (2)
In cladode, the stem is modified into leaf like structure for photosynthesis while leaves are reduced to scales or spines $e.g., Asparagus, Ruscus$ .

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How many among the following plants have stem modified into a leaf like structure for photosynthesis and leaves are reduced to scales or spines? Asparagus, Jasmine, Mint,Chrysanthemum,Ruscus

The correct option is C TwoAnswer (2) In cladode, the stem is modified into leaf like structure for photosynthesis while leaves are reduced to scales or spines e.g., Asparagus, Ruscus.

How many among the following plants have stem modified into a leaf like structure for photosynthesis and leaves are reduced to scales or spines?

$\begin{matrix} A s p a r a g u s, Jasmine, M i n t, C h r y s a n t h e m u m, R u s c u s \end{matrix}$

The correct option is C Two
Answer (2)
In cladode, the stem is modified into leaf like structure for photosynthesis while leaves are reduced to scales or spines $e.g., Asparagus, Ruscus$ .