Which of the following is correct about gourds? - Sri Chaitanya Infinity Learn Best Online Courses for NCERT Solutions, CBSE, ICSE, JEE, NEET, Olympiad and Class 6 to 12

A
Its stem tendril develops from apical bud.
B
Its stem modification is slender and spirally coiled.
C
Stem tendril doesn’t help in climbing.
D
Stem tendril develops from radicle.

Solution:

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.