J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2004

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    The bladders of Utricularia and pitchers of Nepenthes are modification of :

    A)  stems                  

    B)  leaves

    C)  roots                   

    D)  flowers

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    In insectivorous plant Nepenthes the lamina forms the pitcher, the lid represent the apex, the petiole is tendrilar whereas leaf base is flattened. In Utricularia which is submerged floating hydrophyte the leaves are dissected and some of the leaf segments gets modified into tiny bladders.


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