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Question

Assertion : In developed leaves of australian acacia only lamina carries out photosynthesis.

Reason : Leaves are not modified in australian acacia.

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Solution

In australian acacia, the lamina or leaflets are ephemeral and the petiole becomes green flat and carries out photosynthesis. Such photosynthetic green flat petioles are called phyllodes.



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