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Phylloclade is a modification of

A
Leaf
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Root
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Flower
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D
Stem
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Solution

The correct option is C Stem
In species of cacti, green, fleshy succulent enlarged stems are called as phylloclades. They are the major organs of photosynthesis. They have absent, small, or transient leaves. In the absence of leaves, these modified stems carry out photosynthesis.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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