Question

The ‘eye’ of the potato plant is what :

• A. the root is to any plant.
• B. the bud is to a flower.
• C. the bud is to Bryophyllum leaf.
• D. the anther is to stamen.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

the bud is to Bryophyllum leaf.

The correct answer is option C.

Explanation of correct option :

1. The ‘eye’ of the potato and the buds in the margin of leaves of Bryophyllum plant can produce new plants by vegetative propagation.
2. When the conditions are favourable, these are the axillary buds that develop into new plants.
3. The leaves of bryophyllum plant are used for the purpose of the natural type of vegetative propagation.
4. There are epiphyllous buds produced at the margins in the notches of the leaf.
5. When the leaf fall on the ground, these buds germinates and the new plantlet arises.

Final Answer :-The ‘eye’ of the potato plant is what the bud is to bryophyllum leaf.