Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 155

Question: In Lathyrus aphaca, the leaves are modified into [AIIMS 1997]

Options:

A) Spine

B) Tendril

C) Scale

D) Stem-like structure

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

The leaves are modified in to slender wiry and coiled structures called leaf tendrils.

The tendril may be formed by entire leaf e.g., Lathyrus aphaca (Wildpea).