There are buds in the axil of leaves which develop into shoots. These buds are called ___________.

Vegetative buds

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Flower buds

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Cutting

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Shoots

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Solution

The correct option is A Vegetative buds
There are buds in the axil (point of attachment of the leaf at the node) of leaves which develop into shoots. These buds are called vegetative buds. A bud consists of a short stem around which immature overlapping leaves are present. Vegetative buds can also give rise to new plants.

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	Column I		Column II
A.	Vegetative buds	i.	Buds develop in axils of leaves
B.	Floral buds	ii.	Buds produce leafy shoots
C.	Axillary buds	iii.	Reproductive buds that produce flowers
D.	Accessory	iv	Additional buds borne at leaf bases

Which of the following are correct statements?

1) A bud is present in the axil of petiole in both simple and compound leaves.

2) A bud is present in the axil of every leaflet.

3) A bud is present in the axil of a branch.

4) The rachis of a compound leaf represents the midrib of the leaf.

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