Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 174
Question: Read the assertion and reason carefully:
Assertion : The leaf pitcher is a modification of lamina. Reason : Leaf pitchers are found in Dischidia to catch the insects.
Options:
A) If both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion
B) If both the assertion and reason are true but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion
C) If the assertion is true but the reason is false
D) If both the assertion and reason are false
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The leaf or lamina is modified to form a large pitcher in Dischidia, Nepenthes and Sarracenia.
In epiphytic Dischidia the whole leaf is changed into an open pitcher for storing rain water.
In Nepenthes and Sarracenia the pitchers are meant for catching and digesting insects.
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