Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 148

Question: Leaves fall off from branches in winter due to [CPMT 1977, 84]

Options:

A) Formation of abscission layer

B) Shortening of day length

C) Fall in temperature

D) All the above

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Abscission layer is made up of two layers of cambium like cells.

Cells of these layers are smaller and contain more of protoplasm and starch.