EAMCET Medical EAMCET Medical Solved Paper-1998

  • question_answer
    Photosynthetic function is carried out by a phylloclade with spines in :

    A)  Opuntia                              

    B)  Vanda

    C)  Tueniophyllun                                 

    D)  Ruscus

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

                     Phylloclade is the modification of stem into leaf like structure. In Opuntia, fleshy, green, flattened leafy stem is present which is photosynthetic in nature. The thick cuticle present on it, checks the loss of water by transpiration. Leaves are modified into spines. So, Opuntia is a phylloclade.


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