Question

Identify plants which show a modification of axillary buds into tendrils and hooks respectively.
a. Hugonia
b. Duranta
c. Passiflora
d. Dioscoea

• A. a and b
• B. c and a
• C. b and c
• D. d and a

Answer 1

The correct option is B c and a

-Tendrils are a thread like structures which helps the plant in climbing. Tendrils are a modification of stem as modifies axillary bud in Passiflora.

-In some plants, terminal leaflets are modified into curved hooks for helping the plant in climbing such structures are called hooks. Ex- Hugonia.

So, the correct answer is 'Option B- c and a'.