Question

Thalamus is

• A. base of flower
• B. base of ovary
• C. axil of the leaf
• D. modification of stem

Answer 1

The correct option is A base of flower

The broadened base of a flower which lies at the tip of the pedicel is called thalamus or receptacle.

Base of the ovary is attached to the base of the petals and sepals and then to the thalamus.

Axil of the leaf bears a bud called the axillary bud.

Stem gets modified to perform different functions such as storage of food. Example: Ginger, potato, turmeric.