Question

Scale leaves are present in ___.

• A. pea plant
• B. cactus
• C. onion
• D. spinach

Answer 1

The correct option is C

onion

The correct option is (C):

Explanation of the correct option:

1. In certain plants the leaves are modified to produce scale leaves.
2. Scale leaves can store food and protect the axillary bud.
3. The scale leaves of onion are fleshy as it can store food and water.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option (A):

1. Pea plants have weak stems which need a support to grow vertically.
2. Leaves are modified to form thin coiled structures called tendrils which coil around a support helping the pea plant grow.

Option (B):

1. In desert plants like cactus, the leaves are modified to form spines.
2. Presence of spines reduces the rate of transpiration and protects the plant from herbivores.

Option (D):

1. Leaf of the spinach is the edible part because of higher nutritional value containing vitamins, minerals and fibers.

Final Answer: Scale leaves are present in onions.