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In Luffa the tendrils are modified

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Extra-axillary branches

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Stipules

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Axillary branches

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Petioles

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Solution

The correct option is C Axillary branches
Stem tendrils are of four types:

(a) Axillary tendrils-e.g., Passiflora

(b) Extra-axillary tendrils-e.g., Cucurbita, Luffa

(c) Leaf-opposed or the Apical bud tendrils, for example, Grapevine (Vitis)

(d) Floral bud or the Inflorescence tendrils – for example, Antigonon, Cardiospermum (Balloon vine)

Thus the correct option is C.

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