NEET Biology Plant Kingdom Question Bank Critical Thinking

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    A mature ligule, having a prominent basal portion, is called [AIIMS 1998; CPMT 2000; CBSE PMT 2002]

    A)            Trichocyst                                 

    B)            Heterocyst

    C)            Rhizophore                              

    D)            Glossopodium

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

               At the base of ligule there is present a sheath of elongated cells called glossopodium (secretory). This ligule is secretory as well as protective. It secrets water/mucilage to keep growing point of stem and young leaves moist. It also protests young leaves.


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