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Which same plant part has transformed into the following different modifications. (i) tendril of Pumpkin (ii) thorn of Citrus?

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(i) Tendril of pumpkin is modified stem. It helps plant to climb to a support.
(ii) Thorn of citrus is modified stem. It gives protection against gazing animals.

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