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The Leaf

Question

Choose the incorrect statement.

Easy

A

Complete petiole is modified as phyllode in Australian acacia.
B

Upper leaflets of pinnate compound leaf are modified as a tendrils in pea
C

Complete leaf becomes fleshy and stores food in onion.
D

Complete leaf is modified as spine in cacti.

Solution

Phyllode - Complete petiole in Australian acacia, secondary rachii of Parkinsonia, lower half half of petiole of Nepenthes are modified as Phyllodes.
Tendrils - Complete leaf of Lathyrus, upper leaflets of pinnate compound leaf of pea, leaf apex of Gloriosa and stipules of Smilax are modified as leaf tendrils.
Fleshy storage leaves - Complete scale leaf of garlic and leaf bases of onion store food materials
Spines - Complete leaf of cacti and Opuntia, stipules of Acacia arabica, leaf margin of Aloe are modified as spines.

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