Question

These are three examples of family Fabaceae. Answer the following.

Tendrils of Pisum are modification of

• A. Terminal leaflets
• B. Axial leaflet
• C. Leaflet
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Terminal leaflets

The tendrils of Pisum are modified terminal leaflets. The pea plant is a climber and climbs with the help of the modified terminal leaflets are called as tendrils produced at the apex of compound leaves and also form branched tendrils. Axial leaflets are the modified branches arising as buds in the axil of the leaf. A leaflet is a separate but distinct part of the leaf.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.