Question

In Bryophyllum, the buds that arise from the notches of margins of leaves are called

• A. Adventitious buds
  
• B. Terminal buds
  
• C. Apical buds
  
• D. Axillary buds
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A Adventitious buds


Apical buds or terminal bud
Apical bud or the terminal bud arises at the tip of the stem.

Axillary buds
Axillary bud is formed at the axil of the stem and the leaf.

Adventitious buds
Buds which do not arise from the leaf axil, shoot tip or apex of the plant but grow from elsewhere on the plant like roots, leaves, etc., are called adventitious buds.
In Bryophyllum the buds arise from the margins of the leaves and are called the adventitious buds.



Final answer:
(c) Adventitious buds