Which of the following is not the modification of leaf?
A
Tendril
in Antignon
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B
Tendril
in Clematis
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C
Tendril
in Gloriosa
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D
Tendril
in Nepenthes
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Solution
The correct option is D
Tendril
in Antignon
In
several plants, the leaves are modified into tendril, storage
leaves. These modified leaves perform functions other than
photosynthesis and transpiration.
Tendrils are green thread-like
structure. These help in climbing around the support. Tendril in
Clematis are modified petiole. Tendril in Gloriosa are
modified leaf tip.
In Nepenthes, leaf lamina is modified into
leaf-pitcher. In Antigonon, the floral bud is modified into a tendril.