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BHU PMT BHU PMT Solved Paper-2003

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    The modified stem of Opuntia is :

    A)  phyllode                                            

    B) phylloclade

    C)   cladode                                             

    D) stamroinode

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                     Phylloclade is many internodes long green fleshy modified stem. It helps in photosynthesis e.g., Opuntia. Cladode is single intemode long green fleshy modified stem. It helps in photosynthesis e.g., Asparagus. Phyllode is green, fleshy modified petiole e.g., Acacia. Reduced or non-functional stamens are called staminodes.


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