NEET AIPMT SOLVED PAPER SCREENING 2012

  • question_answer
    Phyllode is present in

    A) Asparagus          

    B)        Euphorbia          

    C)        Australian Acacia

    D)        Opuntia

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    The lamina in compound leaves of some plants fall off soon and petiole get modified into sickle-shaped leafy structure which performs photosynthesis. Such a modified petiole is called phyllode. Phyllodes develop usually vertically and possess fewer stomata hence, reduce transpiration, e.g., Australian Acacia, Parkinsonia, etc.


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