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Which of the following is correct about gourds? 

a
Stem tendril develops from apical bud.
b
Stem tendrils are slender and spirally coiled.
c
Stem tendril doesn’t help in climbing.
d
Stem tendril develops from radicle.

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Stem tendrils which develop from axillary buds, are slender and spirally coiled and help plants to climb such as in gourds (cucumber, pumpkins, watermelon) and grapevines. It is developed from plumule part of an embryo.

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