J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2003

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    Match the following series :                
    Series-I Series-II
    A. Opuntia 1. Stem thorns
    B. Asparagus 2. Phylloclades
    C. Citrus 3. Cladodes
    The correct pairing is :

    A) A-1         B-2         C-3  

    B) A-2         B-3         C-1

    C) A-3         B-2         C-1

    D) A-2         B-1         C-3

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    When the stem is flatened and functions as leaf it is called phyloclade or cladophyll. e.g., Opuntia, Ruscus. One internode long phylloclade is called cladode e.g.,Asparagus. In many plants the axillary bud is modified into thorns e.g.,Duranta, Citrus.


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