Question

In Pisum sativum, tendrils are ________.

• A. Modified leaves
• B. Modified upper leaflets
• C. Modified lower leaflets
• D. Modified stipules

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Modified upper leaflets

There are various parts of leaf that modifies into tendrils in plants. In plants, either entire leaf, upper leaflets, terminal leaflet, petiole or stipule gets modified into tendril. In wild pea, the entire leaf is modified into tendril. In Pisum sativum, the upper leaflets is modified into tendrils. In Naravelia, the terminal leaflet is modified into tendrils. In Glory lilly, the leaf tip modified into tendril. In Clematis, the petiole is modified into tendril. In Smilax, the stipule is modified into tendril.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Modified upper leaflets.'