Question

Stem modified into flattened photosynthetic structure is

• A. Phyllode
• B. Bulbil
• C. Phylloclade
• D. Tendril

Answer 1

The correct option is C Phylloclade

The meanings of the following terms are:

-Phyllode: A flattened petiole or leaf rachis that resemble and function as a leaf, and may or may not be combined with an actual lamina.

-Bulbil: Fleshy bud aggregations which are used for vegetative propagation in plants such as Agave, Cycas, Yam plant, etc.

-Phylloclade: Phyllodes and Cladodes are flattened, photosynthetic shoots, which are usually considered to be modified branches.

-Tendril: It is a specialised stem, leaves or petiole with a threadlike shape that is used by climbing plants for support, attachment and cellular invasion by parasitic plants, generally by twining around suitable hosts found by touch.

So, the correct answer is 'Option C- Phylloclade'.