Question

Refer to the given figure and select the correct option regarding $P,Q,R,S$ and $T$.

• A. In pea, $R$ is modified into tendril to give support whereas in Venus flytrap, $S$ is modified to catch insects
• B. $R$ is modified into spines to prevent water loss whereas $S$ performs photosynthesis in Opuntia
• C. $T$ is modified to store food in turnip and ginger whereas outer covering of $P$ is edible in cardamom
• D. $Q$ is modified to store food in cabbage, broccoli and lettuce

Answer 1

The correct option is B $R$ is modified into spines to prevent water loss whereas $S$ performs photosynthesis in Opuntia

In the given figure, $P,Q,R,S$ and $T$ represent fruit, flower, leaf, stem and root respectively. In pea, leaf is modified into tendril to give support and in Venus flytrap leaf is modified to catch insects. In Opuntia leaf is modified into spines to prevent water loss whereas stem performs photosynthesis. Root is modified to store food in turnip whereas in ginger stem is modified to store food. In cardamom, edible part is fruit. In broccoli, flower is modified to store food whereas in cabbage and lettuce leaves store food.