Which of the following is not a character of phylloclade ?

Leaf like structure formed by stem

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The correct option is A Leaf like structure formed by stem
A. Leaf like structure formed by stem
EXPLANATION: The phylloclade is a special modified stem in xerophytes. To check the rate of photosynthesis, leaves convert into spines to carry out photosynthesis.

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Which of the following is not a character of phylloclade ?

The correct option is A Leaf like structure formed by stemA. Leaf like structure formed by stemEXPLANATION: The phylloclade is a special modified stem in xerophytes. To check the rate of photosynthesis, leaves convert into spines to carry out photosynthesis.

The correct option is A Leaf like structure formed by stem
A. Leaf like structure formed by stem
EXPLANATION: The phylloclade is a special modified stem in xerophytes. To check the rate of photosynthesis, leaves convert into spines to carry out photosynthesis.