Which of the following is a modified stem for the protection of plants from browsing animals?

Tendrils

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Thorns

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Rhizome

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Tuber

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Solution

The correct option is B Thorns
Thorn is a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem (modified stem). Thorns are found in manyplants such as Citrus, Bougainvillea. They protect plants from browsing and grazing animals.

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Q. Assertion :Stems of some plants protect from browsing animals.
Reason: Axillary buds of stems of these plants are modified into thorns.

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$\begin{matrix} P l a n t & M o d i f i e d p a r t & N a m e o f m o d i f i c a t i o n & P u r p o s e 1. & P i s t i a & S t e m & O f f s e t & R e p r o d u c t i o n 2. & P e a & S t e m & T e n d r i l & C l i m b i n g 3. & O p u n t i a & L e a f & P h y l l o d e & P h o t o s y n t h e s i s 4. & B o u g a i n v l l e a & L e a f & S p i n e & P r o t e c t i o n \end{matrix}$
Which of the above show the correct combination?

Q. Which of the following is a modified stem for storage of food?

Q. In some plants, the axillary bud is modified into thorn for protection. This is an example of:

Q. Which of the following statements are true concerning stem modifications in plants?
I. Some underground stems are modified to store food as seen in ginger.
II. Stem tendrils develop from axillary buds in plants like cucumber and they help in climbing.

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Which of the following is a modified stem for the protection of plants from browsing animals?

The correct option is B Thorns Thorn is a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem (modified stem). Thorns are found in manyplants such as Citrus, Bougainvillea. They protect plants from browsing and grazing animals.

The correct option is B Thorns
Thorn is a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection on the stem (modified stem). Thorns are found in manyplants such as Citrus, Bougainvillea. They protect plants from browsing and grazing animals.