In Bougainvillea, thorns are the modifications of:

Stipules

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Adventitious root

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Stem

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Leaf

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Solution

The correct option is C Stem
In Bougainvillea, thorns are the modifications of stem in which axillary buds of stems get modified into woody, straight and pointed thorns. These thorns protect the plants from browsing animals.

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